Salem, Illinois Population 2022
Salem is a city located in Marion County Illinois. Salem has a 2020 population of 6,851. It is also the county seat of Marion County. Salem is currently declining at a rate of -0.58% annually and its population has decreased by -7.90% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,439 in 2010.
The average household income in Salem is $51,528 with a poverty rate of 23.00%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $620 per month, and the median house value is $78,500. The median age in Salem is 36.6 years, 33.6 years for males, and 41.7 years for females.
Salem Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Salemwas:
- White: 95.08%
- Two or more races: 1.92%
- Black or African American: 1.75%
- Asian: 1.14%
- Native American: 0.11%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,681 | 95.08% |
| Two or More Races | 135 | 1.92% |
| Black or African American | 123 | 1.75% |
| Asian | 80 | 1.14% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 8 | 0.11% |
Salem Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,974 | 2.28 | 62.1 |
| Married | 1,261 | 2.88 | 78.8 |
| Non Family | 1,133 | 1.11 | 56.4 |
| Female | 414 | 2.96 | 41.1 |
| Male | 166 | 3.99 | 26.5 |
2.85
Average Family Size
2.28
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 172 | 3.55% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 322 | 6.65% |
| High School Graduate | 1,945 | 40.16% |
| Some College | 1,197 | 24.72% |
| Associates Degree | 540 | 11.15% |
| Bachelors Degree | 356 | 7.35% |
| Graduate Degree | 311 | 6.42% |
Salem Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,621 | 4,171 | 624 |
| Black | 97 | 71 | 10 |
| Asian | 54 | 54 | 26 |
| Hispanic | 37 | 37 | |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 16 | 7 |
| Native American | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 48.15%.
$31,667
Average Earnings
$36,383
Average Male
$24,854
Average Female
Salem Language by Age
Salem Language
98.69% of Salem residents speak only English, while 1.31% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.59% of the population.
Salem Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,331 | 1,349 | 21.31% |
| Asian | 80 | 71 | 88.75% |
| Hispanic | 136 | 64 | 47.06% |
| Multiple | 135 | 43 | 31.85% |
| Black | 83 | 23 | 27.71% |
| Native | 8 | 8 | 100.00% |
| Other | NaN% |
23.00%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.28%
Male Poverty Rate
24.61%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Salem
The race most likely to be in poverty in Salem is Native, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Salem is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.02%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.13%.
Salem Marital Status
Marriage Rates
45.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.4%
Male Marriage Rate
43.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Salem Married by Age and Sex
Salem Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Salem Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 381 | 7.38% |
| Black | 13 | 13.40% |
Salem Veterans by Education
5.41%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.24%
Veteran Disability Rate
60.1%
Labor Force Participation
53%
Employment Rate
11.5%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
81.14%
Born in Salem
98.82%
Native Born
1.18%
Foreign Born
0.73%
Non Citizen
0.46%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.82% of Salem residents were born in the United States, with 81.14% having been born in Illinois. 0.73% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 6,851 | -40 | -0.58% |
| 2021 | 6,891 | -40 | -0.58% |
| 2020 | 6,931 | -40 | -0.57% |
| 2019 | 6,971 | -40 | -0.57% |
| 2018 | 7,011 | -80 | -1.13% |
| 2017 | 7,091 | -62 | -0.87% |
| 2016 | 7,153 | -65 | -0.90% |
| 2015 | 7,218 | -48 | -0.66% |
| 2014 | 7,266 | -25 | -0.34% |
| 2013 | 7,291 | -60 | -0.82% |
| 2012 | 7,351 | -31 | -0.42% |
| 2011 | 7,382 | -57 | -0.77% |
| 2010 | 7,439 | -470 | -0.61% |
| 2000 | 7,909 | 439 | 0.57% |
| 1990 | 7,470 | -343 | -0.45% |
| 1980 | 7,813 | 1,626 | 2.36% |
| 1970 | 6,187 | 22 | 0.04% |
| 1960 | 6,165 | 6 | 0.01% |
| 1950 | 6,159 | -1,160 | -1.71% |
| 1940 | 7,319 | 2,899 | 5.17% |
| 1930 | 4,420 | 963 | 2.49% |
| 1920 | 3,457 | 788 | 2.62% |
| 1910 | 2,669 | 0.00% |