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West Salem

County:
Wayne County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.067
State:
Ohio

West Salem is a village located in Wayne County, Ohio. West Salem has a 2026 population of 1,439. West Salem is currently growing at a rate of 0.07% annually and its population has increased by 0.49% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,432 in 2020.

The median household income in West Salem is $62,042 with a poverty rate of 13.88%. The median age in West Salem is 46 years: 48.3 years for males, and 45.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 113.9 males.

1.4K
Total Population
1,348
Density (mi²)
1 0.07%
Growth

West Salem Population

West Salem Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,43910.07%
20251,43810.07%
20241,43730.21%
20231,43420.14%
20221,43200%
20211,43200%
20201,43210.07%
20191,52320.13%
20181,521-2-0.13%
20171,523-2-0.13%
20161,52560.39%
20151,51960.4%
20141,51360.4%
20131,50780.53%
20121,49910.07%
20111,498342.32%
20101,495-3-0.2%

Median Age

Overall: 46 years
Female: 45.6 years
Male: 48.3 years

West Salem Adults

There are 868 adults, (271 of whom are seniors) in West Salem.

Sex Ratio

Female: 483 (46.8%)
Male: 550 (53.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of West Salem includes 97.48% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,00797.48%
Two or more races222.13%
Native American40.39%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Native American40.39%
White10.1%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,00697.39%
Two or more races222.13%

West Salem Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

West Salem 's average per capita income is $48,011. Household income levels show a median of $62,042. The poverty rate stands at 13.88%.

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$90,625-
Families$85,208$94,446
Households$62,042$78,317
Non Families$23,500$38,561

$48,011

Average Income

$62,042

Median Household Income

13.88%

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)