West Salem is a village located in Edwards County Illinois. West Salem has a 2024 population of 729. West Salem is currently declining at a rate of -1.49% annually and its population has decreased by -5.57% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 772 in 2020.
The average household income in West Salem is $60,170 with a poverty rate of 11.9%. The median age in West Salem is 38.1 years: 34.7 years for males, and 41.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Salem was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 716 | 93.11% |
| Two or more races | 40 | 5.2% |
| Black or African American | 7 | 0.91% |
| Other race | 6 | 0.78% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 305 | 2.48 | 87.5 | 12.5 |
| Married | 168 | 2.98 | 88.7 | 11.3 |
| Non Family | 104 | 1.07 | 87.5 | 12.5 |
| Male | 19 | 4.53 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 14 | 4.14 | 57.1 | 42.9 |
3.05
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
87.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 33 | 6.51% |
| Associates Degree | 83 | 16.37% |
| Bachelors Degree | 46 | 9.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 14 | 2.76% |
| High School Graduate | 198 | 39.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22 | 4.34% |
| Some College | 111 | 21.89% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 476 | 431 | 59 |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 18 | 1 |
| Black | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Other Race | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 12.39%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,250 | $71,667 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $40,469 | $49,792 | $31,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $62,708 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,125 | $54,167 | $35,417 |
| Some College | $45,000 | $54,583 | $35,000 |
$44,125
Average Earnings
$54,167
Average Male
$35,417
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.83% of West Salem residents speak only English, while 2.17% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.89% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 703 | 76 | 10.81% |
| Black | 7 | 7 | 100% |
| Multiple | 40 | 7 | 17.5% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 3 | 100% |
11.9%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.3%
Male Poverty Rate
14.63%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Salem is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Salem is White, with 10.81% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.93%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.62%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.64%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 20.2% |
| Some College | 11.86% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.91% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.67% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 28.57% |
| Male Unemployed | 20% |
| Male Employed | 3.05% |
| Female Employed | 2.56% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,250 | $70,288 |
| Households | $53,304 | $60,170 |
| Married Families | $65,714 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,462 | $37,013 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.5%
Male Marriage Rate
58.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
40
Number of Veterans
36
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 25 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| Korea | 4 |
| First Gulf War | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 26 |
| 65 to 74 | 11 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40 | 7.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5%
Veteran Poverty Rate
67.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.7%
Labor Force Participation
45.8%
Employment Rate
11.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
67.88%
Born in West Salem
99.87%
Native Born
0.13%
Foreign Born
0.13%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.87% of West Salem residents were born in the United States, with 67.88% having been born in Illinois. 0.13% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 676 | -10 | -1.46% |
| 2028 | 686 | -11 | -1.58% |
| 2027 | 697 | -11 | -1.55% |
| 2026 | 708 | -10 | -1.39% |
| 2025 | 718 | -11 | -1.51% |
| 2024 | 729 | -11 | -1.49% |
| 2023 | 740 | -13 | -1.73% |
| 2022 | 753 | -4 | -0.53% |
| 2021 | 757 | -15 | -1.94% |
| 2020 | 772 | -79 | -9.28% |
| 2019 | 851 | 2 | 0.24% |
| 2018 | 849 | -9 | -1.05% |
| 2017 | 858 | -14 | -1.61% |
| 2016 | 872 | 4 | 0.46% |
| 2015 | 868 | -16 | -1.81% |
| 2014 | 884 | -8 | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 892 | -4 | -0.45% |
| 2012 | 896 | 6 | 0.67% |
| 2011 | 890 | -9 | -1% |
| 2010 | 899 | 0 | 0% |