Salem, Illinois Population 2022
Salem is a city located in Marion County Illinois. It is also the county seat of Marion County. With a 2020 population of 7,242, it is the 278th largest city in Illinois and the 5230th largest city in the United States. Salem is currently declining at a rate of -0.28% annually and its population has decreased by -0.55% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,282 in 2020. Spanning over 7 miles, Salem has a population density of 1,041 people per square mile.
The average household income in Salem is $51,528 with a poverty rate of 20.06%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $638 per month, and the median house value is $78,900. 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: 94.79%
- Two or more races: 2.50%
- Black or African American: 2.29%
- Asian: 0.21%
- Native American: 0.10%
- Other race: 0.10%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,624 | 94.79% |
| Black or African American | 160 | 2.29% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 7 | 0.10% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.21% |
| Some Other Race | 7 | 0.10% |
| Two or More Races | 175 | 2.50% |
Salem Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,091 | 2.18 | 64.2 |
| Married | 1,265 | 2.74 | 80.1 |
| Male | 151 | 3.52 | 43.7 |
| Female | 432 | 2.93 | 36.6 |
| Non Family | 1,243 | 1.19 | 60.2 |
2.73
Average Family Size
2.18
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 176 | 3.55% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 258 | 5.20% |
| High School Graduate | 1,891 | 38.11% |
| Some College | 1,217 | 24.53% |
| Associates Degree | 730 | 14.71% |
| Bachelors Degree | 398 | 8.02% |
| Graduate Degree | 292 | 5.88% |
Salem Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| 2+ Races | 50 | 28 | 9 |
| Black | 128 | 95 | 21 |
| White | 4,754 | 4,382 | 655 |
| Other Race | 7 | 7 | |
| Hispanic | 28 | 28 | |
| Native American | 7 |
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 100.00%.
$37,517
Average Earnings
$40,450
Average Male
$31,920
Average Female
Salem Language by Age
Salem Language
99.51% of Salem residents speak only English, while 0.49% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.18% of the population.
Salem Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 7 | 7 | 100.00% |
| Asian | 15 | 10 | 66.67% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 10 | 62.50% |
| Multiple | 175 | 46 | 26.29% |
| Black | 101 | 21 | 20.79% |
| White | 6,442 | 1,269 | 19.70% |
| Other | NaN% |
20.06%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.66%
Male Poverty Rate
22.90%
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 3.87%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.66%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.90%.
Salem Marital Status
Marriage Rates
45.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.3%
Male Marriage Rate
43.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Salem Married by Age and Sex
Salem Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Salem Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 377 | 7.16% |
| Black | 13 | 9.85% |
Salem Veterans by Education
2.37%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.70%
Veteran Disability Rate
62.3%
Labor Force Participation
57.5%
Employment Rate
7.4%
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
81.43%
Born in Salem
99.79%
Native Born
0.21%
Foreign Born
0.10%
Non Citizen
0.11%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.79% of Salem residents were born in the United States, with 81.43% having been born in Illinois. 0.10% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 2,669 | 0.00% | |
| 1920 | 3,457 | 788 | 2.62% |
| 1930 | 4,420 | 963 | 2.49% |
| 1940 | 7,319 | 2,899 | 5.17% |
| 1950 | 6,159 | -1,160 | -1.71% |
| 1960 | 6,165 | 6 | 0.01% |
| 1970 | 6,187 | 22 | 0.04% |
| 1980 | 7,813 | 1,626 | 2.36% |
| 1990 | 7,470 | -343 | -0.45% |
| 2000 | 7,909 | 439 | 0.57% |
| 2010 | 7,485 | -424 | -0.55% |
| 2011 | 7,465 | -20 | -0.27% |
| 2012 | 7,445 | -20 | -0.27% |
| 2013 | 7,425 | -20 | -0.27% |
| 2014 | 7,405 | -20 | -0.27% |
| 2015 | 7,385 | -20 | -0.27% |
| 2016 | 7,365 | -20 | -0.27% |
| 2017 | 7,345 | -20 | -0.27% |
| 2018 | 7,325 | -20 | -0.27% |
| 2019 | 7,305 | -20 | -0.27% |
| 2020 | 7,282 | -23 | -0.31% |
| 2021 | 7,262 | -20 | -0.27% |
| 2022 | 7,242 | -20 | -0.28% |