West Salem

County:: Edwards County
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 1.56
State:: Illinois

West Salem is a village located in Edwards County, Illinois. West Salem has a 2025 population of 718. West Salem is currently declining at a rate of -1.51% annually and its population has decreased by -6.99% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 772 in 2020.

The average household income in West Salem is $58,498 with a poverty rate of 11.54%. The median age in West Salem is 38.3 years: 33.7 years for males, and 44.9 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of West Salem includes 93.11% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Other race

Native American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	716	93.11%
Two or more races	40	5.2%
Black or African American	7	0.91%
Other race	6	0.78%
Native American	0	0%
Asian	0	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%

West Salem Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

West Salem's average per capita income is $40,083. Household income levels show a median of $50,500. The poverty rate stands at 11.54%.

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	$67,813	-
Families	$60,208	$68,563
Households	$50,500	$58,498
Non Families	$35,595	$39,970

$40,083

Average Income

$50,500

Median Household Income

11.54%

Poverty Rate