
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.