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West Salem (IL) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

S Broadway St
S Charles St
Seminary St
W Church St
PO Box
S Albion St
County Rd 1850 N
S Main St
Southwest St
Cooper St
N Union St
County Rd 1800 N
N Broadway St
N 2300 Ln
County Rd 300 E
E 300 Rd
Independence St
New St
W School St
County Rd 700 E
Champion Dr
E Lancaster Rd
E South St
Highway 11
Pinhook St
Illinois Rte 130
Wabash 20 Ave
N 2320 Blvd
W Lancaster St
County Rd 125 E

Population of West Salem, Illinois

StateIllinois
Land Area (mi²)1.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)489.8/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-1.42% (-11)
Growth Since 2020-12.39% (-108)
Rank in State761th
Rank in Country16563th

The population of West Salem, IL in 2022 is estimated to be 764. This is a decrease of -1.42% (-11 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of West Salem by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of West Salem by Age

West Salem Population Pyramid 2022
West Salem Median Age
37.8
Total
36.6
Male
38.4
Female
West Salem Sex Ratio
49.89%
435
Male
50.11%
437
Female
West Salem Age Dependency Ratio
39.3
Old Age Dependency Ratio
52
Child Dependency Ratio
West Salem Adults
635
Adults
(179 of whom are seniors) in West Salem.

Population of West Salem by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of West Salem

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 15.37%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 13.05%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 17.67%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in West Salem

While the overall poverty rate of West Salem is 15.37%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (17.67%) is generally higher than the male poverty rate (13.05%).

Poverty Rate of West Salem by Employment Status and Sex

2.84%
Female Employed
60%
Female Unemployed
3.93%
Male Employed
19.05%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of West Salem by Education

32.73%
Less Than 9th Grade
25.13%
High School
13.75%
Some College
1.19%
Bachelors or Greater
Streets