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Salem

County:
Marion County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
6.991
State:
Illinois

Salem is a city located in Marion County, Illinois. Salem has a 2025 population of 7,016 . It is also the county seat of Marion County . Salem is currently declining at a rate of -0.6% annually and its population has decreased by -3.55% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,274 in 2020.

The median household income in Salem is $57,083 with a poverty rate of 20.12%. The median age in Salem is 38.2 years: 37.8 years for males, and 38.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 85.6 males.

7K
Total Population
1,004
Density (mi²)
-42 -0.6%
Growth

Salem Population

Salem Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Salem includes 90.03% White, 4.17% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (90.03%)

Black or African American (4.17%)

Two or more races (2.89%)

Other race (2.02%)

Asian (0.9%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White6,60990.03%
Black or African American3064.17%
Two or more races2122.89%
Other race1482.02%
Asian660.9%

Salem Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Salem's average per capita income is $46,007. Household income levels show a median of $57,083. The poverty rate stands at 20.12%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$93,835-
Families$69,438$91,023
Households$57,083$73,933
Non Families$35,991$44,564

$46,007

Average Income

$57,083

Median Household Income

20.12%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)