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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 2026 population of 730. West Salem is currently declining at a rate of -0.95% annually and its population has decreased by -5.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 775 in 2020.

The median household income in West Salem is $49,821 with a poverty rate of 8.56%. The median age in West Salem is 46.1 years: 35.5 years for males, and 55.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 108.5 males.

730
Total Population
468
Density (mi²)
-7 -0.95%
Growth

West Salem Population

West Salem Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026730-7-0.95%
2025737-8-1.07%
2024745-6-0.8%
2023751-6-0.79%
2022757-2-0.26%
2021759-16-2.06%
2020775-4-0.51%
201985120.24%
2018849-9-1.05%
2017858-14-1.61%
201687240.46%
2015868-16-1.81%
2014884-8-0.9%
2013892-4-0.45%
201289660.67%
2011890-7-0.78%
201089920.22%

Median Age

Overall: 46.1 years
Female: 55.3 years
Male: 35.5 years

West Salem Adults

There are 568 adults, (210 of whom are seniors) in West Salem.

Sex Ratio

Female: 342 (48%)
Male: 371 (52%)

Demographics

The racial composition of West Salem includes 90.32% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White64490.32%
Two or more races628.7%
Other race50.7%
Black or African American20.28%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races81.12%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White64490.32%
Two or more races547.57%
Other race50.7%
Black or African American20.28%

West Salem Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

West Salem 's average per capita income is $38,977. Household income levels show a median of $49,821. The poverty rate stands at 8.56%.

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$66,528-
Families$64,904$77,758
Households$49,821$62,801
Non Families$36,023$39,393

$38,977

Average Income

$49,821

Median Household Income

8.56%

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)