West Salem Population

2010–2026

1,429

2026 projection

0.1% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for West Salem. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20261,429-10.07%
20251,43000.00%
20241,430+40.28%
20231,426-20.14%
20221,428-30.21%
20211,431+10.07%
20201,430-60.42%
20191,436-60.42%
20181,442-120.83%
20171,454-110.75%

Showing 10 of 17 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

West Salem has a population change about the same as Wayne County, and lower than Ohio and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Ohio+0.9%
  • West Salem−0.1%
  • Wayne County−0.1%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

West Salem Demographics

46median age

Median age

Female45.6 yrs
Male48.3 yrs

Adults

868
271 seniors (65+) · 31% of adults597 other adults

Sex

Female 46.8% · 483Male 53.2% · 550

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 10 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

West Salem Income

$62,042median household income

Median household income

$62,042

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$48,011

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

13.9%

About 1 in 7 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

West Salem Marital Status

55% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married55%56%54%
Never married18%23%13%
Divorced18%16%20%
Widowed6%4%9%
Separated3%2%3%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201