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West Salem

Ohio · 1,430 residents · 1.067 sq mi
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West Salem has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,273. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $101,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,430
−5%since 2000
from 1,501 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,340 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,407 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.5
+24%since 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9561K1K2K2K1990201020202024West Salem
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,273
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,563 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,065
+61%since 2000
from $14,309 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.6%
+26.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.9%
US avg: 10%
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing9.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,100
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$706
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $488 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
23.9% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−3%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(1,455)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(14)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.7%(55)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(1,327)
Black0.6%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(27)
Diversity Score11%(157)
Diversity Score
11
+198%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+32%since 2000
from 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.5%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.8%
−13.4 ptssince 2011
from 14.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 67.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.8%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Female
47.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.3%
−72.4 ptssince 2013
from 84.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Salem, Ohio?

West Salem, Ohio has about 1,430 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Salem, Ohio?

The typical household in West Salem, Ohio earns about $52,273 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Salem, Ohio expensive?

In West Salem, Ohio, the median home is worth about $101,100, and the typical rent is about $706 a month.

How educated are people in West Salem, Ohio?

About 5.8% of adults age 25 and over in West Salem, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Salem, Ohio?

About 9.9% of people in West Salem, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Salem, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, West Salem, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 104 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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