West Salem, IL

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West Salem Overview

769
TOTAL POPULATION
394
MALE POPULATION
375
FEMALE POPULATION
105.07
MALES / 100 FEMALES
95.18
FEMALES / 100 MALES
38.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$24,189
PER CAPITA INCOME
$61,250
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$53,304
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
51.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
48.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.35
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
317
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
51.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
11.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

West Salem Zip Codes

West Salem Area Codes

Race in West Salem

The most populous races in West Salem are White / Caucasian (716 | 93.1%), Two or more Races (40 | 5.2%), and Black / African American (7 | 0.9%).
Race in West Salem
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American70.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino30.4%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian71693.1%
Two or more Races405.2%
Some other Race60.8%
Total769100.0%

Ancestry in West Salem

The most populous ancestries reported in West Salem are German (156 | 20.3%), Irish (146 | 19.0%), English (96 | 12.5%), Eastern European (39 | 5.1%), and American (35 | 4.5%), together accounting for 61.4% of all West Salem residents.
Ancestry in West Salem
Ancestry# Population% Population
American354.5%
Belgian20.3%
British81.0%
Cherokee182.3%
Danish141.8%
Dutch20.3%
Eastern European395.1%
English9612.5%
European40.5%
French101.3%
German15620.3%
Greek20.3%
Irish14619.0%
Lithuanian30.4%
Mexican30.4%
Norwegian60.8%
Pennsylvania German70.9%
Scotch-Irish50.6%
Scottish101.3%
Sri Lankan30.4%
Swedish30.4%
Swiss20.3%
Yugoslavian20.3%
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Immigrants in West Salem

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in West Salem came from England (1 | 0.1%), Europe (1 | 0.1%), and Northern Europe (1 | 0.1%), together accounting for 0.4% of all West Salem residents.
Immigrants in West Salem
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
England10.1%
Europe10.1%
Northern Europe10.1%
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Sex and Age in West Salem

Sex and Age in West Salem

The most populous age groups in West Salem are 20 to 24 Years (47 | 11.9%) for men and 65 to 69 Years (42 | 11.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in West Salem
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2 (0.5%)28 (7.5%)
5 to 9 Years46 (11.7%)19 (5.1%)
10 to 14 Years24 (6.1%)27 (7.2%)
15 to 19 Years27 (6.9%)24 (6.4%)
20 to 24 Years47 (11.9%)18 (4.8%)
25 to 29 Years22 (5.6%)38 (10.1%)
30 to 34 Years31 (7.9%)18 (4.8%)
35 to 39 Years14 (3.5%)15 (4.0%)
40 to 44 Years25 (6.4%)24 (6.4%)
45 to 49 Years26 (6.6%)19 (5.1%)
50 to 54 Years21 (5.3%)10 (2.7%)
55 to 59 Years5 (1.3%)17 (4.5%)
60 to 64 Years30 (7.6%)17 (4.5%)
65 to 69 Years18 (4.6%)42 (11.2%)
70 to 74 Years18 (4.6%)24 (6.4%)
75 to 79 Years24 (6.1%)13 (3.5%)
80 to 84 Years7 (1.8%)14 (3.7%)
85 Years and over7 (1.8%)8 (2.1%)
Total394 (100.0%)375 (100.0%)

Families and Households in West Salem

Median Family Size in West Salem

The median family size in West Salem is 3.05 persons per family, with single female/mother families (14 | 7.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.93 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (168 | 83.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.92 persons per family.
Median Family Size in West Salem
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple168 (83.6%)2.92
Single Male/Father19 (9.5%)3.63
Single Female/Mother14 (7.0%)3.93
Total Families201 (100.0%)3.05

Median Household Size in West Salem

The median household size in West Salem is 2.48 persons per household, with single male/father households (19 | 6.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.53 persons per household. non-family households (104 | 34.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.07 persons per household.
Median Household Size in West Salem
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple168 (55.1%)2.98
Single Male/Father19 (6.2%)4.53
Single Female/Mother14 (4.6%)4.14
Non-family104 (34.1%)1.07
Total Households305 (100.0%)2.48

Household Size by Marriage Status in West Salem

Out of a total of 305 households in West Salem, 201 (65.9%) are family households, while 104 (34.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 91, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 99.
Household Size by Marriage Status in West Salem
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-99 (32.5%)
2-Person Households91 (29.8%)2 (0.7%)
3-Person Households52 (17.1%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households7 (2.3%)3 (1.0%)
5-Person Households32 (10.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households19 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total201 (65.9%)104 (34.1%)

Female Fertility in West Salem

Fertility by Age in West Salem

Average fertility rate in West Salem is 19.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 41.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in West Salem
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years3 (100.0%)41.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total3 (100.0%)19.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in West Salem

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in West Salem
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in West Salem

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in West Salem
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree3 (100.0%)54.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total3 (100.0%)19.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in West Salem

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in West Salem
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in West Salem

Income Overview in West Salem

Per Capita Income in West Salem is $24,189, while median incomes of families and households are $61,250 and $53,304 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income769$24,189
Median Family Income201$61,250
Mean Family Income201$70,288
Median Household Income305$53,304
Mean Household Income305$60,170
Income Deficit201$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)76951.49%
Wage / Income Gap ($)76948.51¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index7690.35

Earnings by Sex in West Salem

Average Earnings in West Salem are $38,333, $48,958 for men and $23,750 for women, a difference of 51.5%.
Earnings by Sex in West Salem
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male181 (56.9%)$48,958
Female137 (43.1%)$23,750
Total318 (100.0%)$38,333

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in West Salem

The most common earnings brackets in West Salem are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (40 | 22.1%) and $2,499 or less for women (19 | 13.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in West Salem
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less6 (3.3%)19 (13.9%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)3 (2.2%)
$5,000 to $7,4995 (2.8%)7 (5.1%)
$7,500 to $9,9997 (3.9%)7 (5.1%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)4 (2.9%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)8 (5.8%)
$15,000 to $17,4992 (1.1%)15 (11.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9992 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4994 (2.2%)2 (1.5%)
$22,500 to $24,9999 (5.0%)7 (5.1%)
$25,000 to $29,9992 (1.1%)3 (2.2%)
$30,000 to $34,99916 (8.8%)6 (4.4%)
$35,000 to $39,99916 (8.8%)13 (9.5%)
$40,000 to $44,99916 (8.8%)15 (11.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9998 (4.4%)5 (3.6%)
$50,000 to $54,99921 (11.6%)10 (7.3%)
$55,000 to $64,99940 (22.1%)8 (5.8%)
$65,000 to $74,99911 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9996 (3.3%)3 (2.2%)
$100,000+10 (5.5%)2 (1.5%)
Total181 (100.0%)137 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in West Salem

Average earnings in West Salem are $54,167 for men and $35,417 for women, a difference of 34.6%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $71,667, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $49,792. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $35,000, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $31,250.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in West Salem
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$62,708$0
High School Diploma$49,792$31,250
College or Associate's Degree$54,583$35,000
Bachelor's Degree$71,667$0
Graduate Degree--
Total$54,167$35,417

Family Income in West Salem

Family Income Brackets in West Salem

According to the West Salem family income data, there are 49 families falling into the $35,000 to $49,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 24.4% of all families. Conversely, the $200,000+ income bracket is the least frequent group with only 2 families (1.0%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in West Salem
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00052.5%
$10,000 to $14,99931.5%
$15,000 to $24,99931.5%
$25,000 to $34,999199.5%
$35,000 to $49,9994924.4%
$50,000 to $74,9994823.9%
$75,000 to $99,9992411.9%
$100,000 to $149,9994421.9%
$150,000 to $199,99942.0%
$200,000+21.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in West Salem

3-person families (44 | 21.9%) account for the highest median family income in West Salem with $76,250 per family, while 2-person families (102 | 50.7%) have the highest median income of $31,406 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in West Salem
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families102 (50.7%)$62,813
3-Person Families44 (21.9%)$76,250
4-Person Families7 (3.5%)$0
5-Person Families38 (18.9%)$0
6-Person Families10 (5.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total201 (100.0%)$61,250

Family Income by Number of Earners in West Salem

The median family income in West Salem is $61,250, with families comprising 3+ earners (22) having the highest median family income of $121,042, while families with no earners (52) have the lowest median family income of $49,375, accounting for 11.0% and 25.9% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in West Salem
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners52 (25.9%)$49,375
1 Earner60 (29.8%)$57,500
2 Earners67 (33.3%)$71,250
3+ Earners22 (11.0%)$121,042
Total201 (100.0%)$61,250

Household Income in West Salem

Household Income Brackets in West Salem

With 72 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in West Salem, accounting for 23.6% of all households. In contrast, only 2 households (0.7%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in West Salem
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00093.0%
$10,000 to $14,999165.2%
$15,000 to $24,999206.6%
$25,000 to $34,9994514.8%
$35,000 to $49,9995618.4%
$50,000 to $74,9997223.6%
$75,000 to $99,999299.5%
$100,000 to $149,9995217.0%
$150,000 to $199,99941.3%
$200,000+20.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in West Salem

The median household income in West Salem is $53,304, with the highest median household income of $72,083 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 93 households (30.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $36,161, with 21 households (6.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in West Salem
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years21 (6.9%)$36,161
25 to 44 Years93 (30.5%)$72,083
45 to 64 Years77 (25.3%)$55,795
65+ Years114 (37.4%)$37,500
Total305 (100.0%)$53,304

Poverty in West Salem

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in West Salem

With 9.3% poverty level for males and 14.6% for females among the residents of West Salem, 25 to 34 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 14 males (26.4%) and 4 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in West Salem
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)6 (21.4%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years2 (5.1%)4 (33.3%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)2 (8.3%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years14 (26.4%)17 (30.4%)
35 to 44 Years3 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years6 (12.8%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years6 (17.1%)10 (29.4%)
65 to 74 Years3 (8.3%)9 (13.6%)
75 Years and over2 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total36 (9.3%)54 (14.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in West Salem

According to the poverty statistics in West Salem, males aged under 5 years and females aged 16 and 17 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in West Salem
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2 (100.0%)22 (78.6%)
5 Years21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years37 (94.9%)8 (66.7%)
12 to 14 Years3 (100.0%)22 (91.7%)
15 Years8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years12 (100.0%)15 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years54 (100.0%)25 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years39 (73.6%)39 (69.6%)
35 to 44 Years36 (92.3%)39 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years41 (87.2%)29 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years29 (82.9%)24 (70.6%)
65 to 74 Years33 (91.7%)57 (86.4%)
75 Years and over36 (94.7%)35 (100.0%)
Total351 (90.7%)315 (85.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in West Salem

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in West Salem show that 7.1% or 12 of the total 168 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 50.0%, comprising of 5 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 1.7%, which includes 2 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in West Salem
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children115 (98.3%)2 (1.7%)
1 or 2 Children36 (87.8%)5 (12.2%)
3 or 4 Children5 (50.0%)5 (50.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total156 (92.9%)12 (7.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in West Salem

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in West Salem
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)1 (11.1%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)1 (7.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in West Salem

The poverty data for West Salem shows that 12 of the married-couple family households (7.1%) and 1 of the single-parent households (3.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 5 households (50.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 1 household (5.3%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in West Salem
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children2 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children5 (12.2%)1 (5.3%)
3 or 4 Children5 (50.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total12 (7.1%)1 (3.0%)

Employment Characteristics in West Salem

Employment by Class of Employer in West Salem

Among the 274 employed individuals in West Salem, private company employees (241 | 88.0%), self-employed (not incorporated) (11 | 4.0%), and local government employees (11 | 4.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in West Salem
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees24188.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)51.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)114.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations31.1%
Local Government Employees114.0%
State Government Employees31.1%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total274100.0%

Employment Status by Age in West Salem

According to the labor force statistics for West Salem, out of the total population over 16 years of age (613), 51.7% or 317 individuals are in the labor force, with 11.4% or 36 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 94.9% or 74 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 45.6% or 26 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in West Salem
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years17 (41.5%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years57 (87.7%)26 (45.6%)
25 to 29 Years33 (55.0%)4 (12.1%)
30 to 34 Years42 (85.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years74 (94.9%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years39 (51.3%)3 (7.7%)
55 to 59 Years15 (68.2%)2 (13.3%)
60 to 64 Years29 (61.7%)1 (3.4%)
65 to 74 Years11 (10.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total317 (51.7%)36 (11.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in West Salem

According to labor force statistics for West Salem, 69.9% of individuals (232) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (332) are in the labor force, with 4.3% or 10 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 92.1% or 35 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 9.4% or 6 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in West Salem
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School20 (47.6%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma64 (57.1%)11 (9.4%)
College / Associate Degree113 (80.7%)5 (3.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher35 (92.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total232 (69.9%)14 (4.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in West Salem

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in West Salem are Computers, Engineering & Science (16 | 5.7%), Community & Social Service (16 | 5.7%), Education Instruction & Library (16 | 5.7%), Architecture & Engineering (13 | 4.6%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (13 | 4.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in West Salem

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in West Salem, the most male-oriented occupations are Management (100.0%), Business & Financial (100.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (84.6%), and Community & Social Service (62.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in West Salem
OccupationMaleFemale
Management9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Business & Financial6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 6 (37.5%)10 (62.5%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library6 (37.5%)10 (62.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating2 (15.4%)11 (84.6%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Total (Category)39 (65.0%)21 (35.0%)
Total (Overall)164 (58.4%)117 (41.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in West Salem are Food Preparation & Serving (18 | 6.4%), Healthcare Support (9 | 3.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (7 | 2.5%), and Personal Care & Service (7 | 2.5%).
Services Occupations in West Salem

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in West Salem, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (28.6%), and Food Preparation & Serving (22.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (77.8%).
Services Occupations by Sex in West Salem
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving4 (22.2%)14 (77.8%)
Cleaning & Maintenance2 (28.6%)5 (71.4%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Total (Category)6 (14.6%)35 (85.4%)
Total (Overall)164 (58.4%)117 (41.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in West Salem are Sales & Related (23 | 8.2%), and Office & Administration (10 | 3.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in West Salem

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in West Salem
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related2 (8.7%)21 (91.3%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Total (Category)2 (6.1%)31 (93.9%)
Total (Overall)164 (58.4%)117 (41.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in West Salem are Construction & Extraction (18 | 6.4%), Farming, Fishing & Forestry (17 | 6.0%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (12 | 4.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in West Salem

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in West Salem
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry7 (41.2%)10 (58.8%)
Construction & Extraction18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)37 (78.7%)10 (21.3%)
Total (Overall)164 (58.4%)117 (41.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in West Salem are Material Moving (45 | 16.0%), Production (39 | 13.9%), and Transportation (16 | 5.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in West Salem

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in West Salem
OccupationMaleFemale
Production31 (79.5%)8 (20.5%)
Transportation15 (93.8%)1 (6.2%)
Material Moving34 (75.6%)11 (24.4%)
Total (Category)80 (80.0%)20 (20.0%)
Total (Overall)164 (58.4%)117 (41.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in West Salem

Employment Industries in West Salem

The major employment industries in West Salem include Manufacturing (72 | 25.6%), Retail Trade (32 | 11.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (29 | 10.3%), Accommodation & Food Services (29 | 10.3%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (27 | 9.6%).
Employment Industries in West Salem

Employment Industries by Sex in West Salem

The West Salem industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Wholesale Trade (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (93.1%), and Retail Trade (78.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in West Salem
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting14 (51.8%)13 (48.1%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing56 (77.8%)16 (22.2%)
Wholesale Trade5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade7 (21.9%)25 (78.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing21 (95.5%)1 (4.5%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support2 (33.3%)4 (66.7%)
Educational Services6 (33.3%)12 (66.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance2 (6.9%)27 (93.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services17 (58.6%)12 (41.4%)
Public Administration3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total164 (58.4%)117 (41.6%)

Education in West Salem

School Enrollment in West Salem

The most common levels of schooling among the 169 students in West Salem are high school (51 | 30.2%), middle school (40 | 23.7%), and elementary school (38 | 22.5%).
School Enrollment in West Salem
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool116.5%
Kindergarten148.3%
Elementary School3822.5%
Middle School4023.7%
High School5130.2%
College / Undergraduate137.7%
Graduate / Professional21.2%
Total169100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in West Salem

Out of a total of 169 students who are enrolled in schools in West Salem, 16 (9.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 153 (90.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 5 (45.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 51 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in West Salem
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old50 (82.0%)11 (18.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds51 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds6 (54.5%)5 (45.5%)
35 Years and over3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total153 (90.5%)16 (9.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in West Salem

Education (22 | 36.7%), engineering (6 | 10.0%), science & technology (6 | 10.0%), visual & performing arts (6 | 10.0%), and bio, nature & agricultural (5 | 8.3%) are the most common fields of study among 60 individuals in West Salem who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in West Salem
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural58.3%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences35.0%
Engineering610.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology610.0%
Business58.3%
Education2236.7%
Literature & Languages23.3%
Liberal Arts & History46.7%
Visual & Performing Arts610.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities11.7%
Total60100.0%

Transportation & Commute in West Salem

Vehicle Availability by Sex in West Salem

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in West Salem are males with 2 vehicles (62, accounting for 38.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (45, making up 55.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in West Salem
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle2 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle14 (8.6%)15 (13.4%)
2 Vehicles62 (38.3%)45 (40.2%)
3 Vehicles33 (20.4%)18 (16.1%)
4 Vehicles33 (20.4%)15 (13.4%)
5 or more Vehicles18 (11.1%)19 (17.0%)
Total162 (100.0%)112 (100.0%)

Commute Time in West Salem

The most frequently occuring commute durations in West Salem are 20 to 24 minutes (52 commuters, 19.4%), 45 to 59 minutes (45 commuters, 16.8%), and 25 to 29 minutes (43 commuters, 16.0%).
Commute Time in West Salem
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes207.5%
5 to 9 Minutes155.6%
10 to 14 Minutes93.4%
15 to 19 Minutes3914.5%
20 to 24 Minutes5219.4%
25 to 29 Minutes4316.0%
30 to 34 Minutes3513.1%
35 to 39 Minutes20.7%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes4516.8%
60 to 89 Minutes10.4%
90 or more Minutes72.6%

Commute Time by Sex in West Salem

The most common commute times in West Salem are 20 to 24 minutes (34 commuters, 21.8%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (22 commuters, 19.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in West Salem
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes11 (7.0%)9 (8.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes11 (7.0%)4 (3.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes2 (1.3%)7 (6.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes17 (10.9%)22 (19.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes34 (21.8%)18 (16.1%)
25 to 29 Minutes34 (21.8%)9 (8.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes14 (9.0%)21 (18.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)2 (1.8%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes28 (17.9%)17 (15.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes1 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes4 (2.6%)3 (2.7%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in West Salem

The most frequent times of departure to work in West Salem are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (30, 19.2%) for males and 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM (26, 23.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in West Salem
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM11 (7.0%)1 (0.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM5 (3.2%)10 (8.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM19 (12.2%)10 (8.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM30 (19.2%)10 (8.9%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM15 (9.6%)3 (2.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM11 (7.0%)9 (8.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM4 (2.6%)19 (17.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM0 (0.0%)4 (3.6%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM3 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM7 (4.5%)1 (0.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM1 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM28 (17.9%)19 (17.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM22 (14.1%)26 (23.2%)
Total156 (100.0%)112 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in West Salem

Occupancy by Ownership in West Salem

Of the total 305 dwellings in West Salem, owner-occupied units account for 267 (87.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 38 (12.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in West Salem
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units26787.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units3812.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units305100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in West Salem

Occupancy by Household Size in West Salem
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household9932.5%
2-Person Household9330.5%
3-Person Household5217.1%
4+ Person Household6120.0%
Total Housing Units305100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in West Salem

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in West Salem
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household88 (88.9%)11 (11.1%)
2-Person Household85 (91.4%)8 (8.6%)
3-Person Household46 (88.5%)6 (11.5%)
4+ Person Household48 (78.7%)13 (21.3%)
Total Housing Units267 (87.5%)38 (12.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in West Salem

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in West Salem
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School32 (66.7%)16 (33.3%)
High School Diploma101 (90.2%)11 (9.8%)
College/Associate Degree102 (92.7%)8 (7.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher32 (91.4%)3 (8.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in West Salem

Occupancy by Age of Householder in West Salem
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years7323.9%
35 to 44 Years4113.4%
45 to 54 Years5116.7%
55 to 64 Years268.5%
65 to 74 Years5618.4%
75 to 84 Years4815.7%
85 Years and Over103.3%
Total305100.0%

Housing Finances in West Salem

Median Income by Occupancy in West Salem

Median Income by Occupancy in West Salem
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied267 (87.5%)$55,234
Renter-Occupied38 (12.5%)$48,438
Average305 (100.0%)$53,304

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in West Salem

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in West Salem
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0007 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9992 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99912 (4.5%)4 (10.5%)
$15,000 to $19,9998 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9999 (3.4%)3 (7.9%)
$25,000 to $34,99940 (15.0%)5 (13.2%)
$35,000 to $49,99944 (16.5%)12 (31.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99964 (24.0%)8 (21.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99923 (8.6%)6 (15.8%)
$100,000 to $149,99952 (19.5%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more6 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total267 (100.0%)38 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in West Salem

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in West Salem
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30065 (24.3%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49953 (19.9%)6 (15.8%)
$500 to $79970 (26.2%)14 (36.8%)
$800 to $99910 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,49952 (19.5%)10 (26.3%)
$1,500 to $1,99912 (4.5%)2 (5.3%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more5 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total267 (100.0%)38 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in West Salem

Housing Structures in West Salem

Housing Structures in West Salem
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached25683.9%
Single Unit, Attached20.7%
2 Unit Apartments20.7%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments10.3%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments51.6%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other3912.8%
Total305100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in West Salem

Housing Structures by Occupancy in West Salem
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached229 (89.4%)27 (10.5%)
Single Unit, Attached2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other36 (92.3%)3 (7.7%)
Total267 (87.5%)38 (12.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in West Salem

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in West Salem
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms4 (1.5%)1 (2.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms83 (31.1%)12 (31.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms119 (44.6%)11 (28.9%)
8 or more Rooms61 (22.9%)14 (36.8%)
Total267 (100.0%)38 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in West Salem

Housing Structure by Heating Type in West Salem
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas208 (77.9%)13 (34.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas3 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity56 (21.0%)25 (65.8%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total267 (100.0%)38 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in West Salem

Household Vehicle Usage in West Salem
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle1 (0.4%)10 (26.3%)
1 Vehicle68 (25.5%)10 (26.3%)
2 Vehicles109 (40.8%)16 (42.1%)
3 or more Vehicles89 (33.3%)2 (5.3%)
Total267 (100.0%)38 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in West Salem

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in West Salem

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units160107
Median Property Value$60,000$90,700
Median Household Income$41,250$4
Monthly Housing Costs$353$0
Real Estate Taxes$596$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in West Salem

Property Value by Mortgage Status in West Salem
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00073 (45.6%)32 (29.9%)
$50,000 to $99,99960 (37.5%)42 (39.3%)
$100,000 to $299,99925 (15.6%)33 (30.8%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9992 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total160 (100.0%)107 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in West Salem

Household Income by Mortgage Status in West Salem
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0004 (2.5%)2 (1.9%)
$10,000 to $24,99929 (18.1%)5 (4.7%)
$25,000 to $34,99926 (16.3%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99929 (18.1%)14 (13.1%)
$50,000 to $74,99942 (26.3%)15 (14.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99917 (10.6%)22 (20.6%)
$100,000 to $149,99911 (6.9%)6 (5.6%)
$150,000 or more2 (1.3%)41 (38.3%)
Total160 (100.0%)107 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in West Salem

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in West Salem
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x120 (75.0%)71,250 (66,588.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x17 (10.6%)82 (76.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x8 (5.0%)20 (18.7%)
4.0x or more13 (8.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total160 (100.0%)107 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in West Salem

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in West Salem
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80082 (51.2%)5 (4.7%)
$800 to $1,49921 (13.1%)40 (37.4%)
$800 to $1,49940 (25.0%)15 (14.0%)
Total160 (100.0%)107 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in West Salem

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Salem

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Salem
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years40 (72.7%)15 (27.3%)
6 to 18 Years129 (95.6%)6 (4.4%)
19 to 25 Years81 (91.0%)8 (9.0%)
26 to 34 Years77 (83.7%)15 (16.3%)
35 to 44 Years76 (97.4%)2 (2.6%)
45 to 54 Years76 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years66 (95.7%)3 (4.3%)
65 to 74 Years102 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older73 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total720 (93.6%)49 (6.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in West Salem

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in West Salem
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born40 (72.7%)15 (27.3%)
Foreign Born, Citizen129 (95.6%)6 (4.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen81 (91.0%)8 (9.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in West Salem

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in West Salem
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00069 (90.8%)7 (9.2%)
$25,000 to $49,999214 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999175 (88.4%)23 (11.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99978 (97.5%)2 (2.5%)
$100,000 and over171 (91.0%)17 (9.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Salem

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Salem
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 630 (54.5%)11 (20.0%)
6 to 18 Years63 (46.7%)80 (59.3%)
19 to 25 Years29 (32.6%)57 (64.0%)
25 to 34 Years29 (31.5%)48 (52.2%)
35 to 44 Years27 (34.6%)54 (69.2%)
45 to 54 Years33 (43.4%)43 (56.6%)
55 to 64 Years25 (36.2%)45 (65.2%)
65 to 74 Years99 (97.1%)72 (70.6%)
75 Years and over73 (100.0%)59 (80.8%)
Total408 (53.1%)469 (61.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in West Salem

Disability Status by Sex by Age in West Salem
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years19 (21.1%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years18 (16.8%)16 (19.8%)
35 to 64 Years30 (24.8%)9 (8.8%)
65 to 74 Years18 (50.0%)12 (18.2%)
75 Years and over24 (63.2%)24 (68.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in West Salem

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in West Salem: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years19 (21.1%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years15 (14.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years6 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years3 (8.3%)5 (7.6%)
75 Years and over19 (50.0%)4 (11.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in West Salem: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years19 (21.1%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years3 (2.8%)9 (11.1%)
35 to 64 Years4 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years3 (8.3%)2 (3.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)2 (5.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in West Salem: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years19 (21.1%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)10 (12.3%)
35 to 64 Years8 (6.6%)2 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years3 (8.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over5 (13.2%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in West Salem: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years20 (16.5%)9 (8.8%)
65 to 74 Years12 (33.3%)8 (12.1%)
75 Years and over13 (34.2%)18 (51.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in West Salem: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years19 (21.1%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years4 (3.3%)2 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years6 (16.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in West Salem

Computing Device Access in West Salem

Computing Device Access in West Salem
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop22473.4%
Smartphone24279.3%
Tablet17958.7%
No Computing Device3511.5%
Total305100.0%

Internet Access in West Salem

Internet Access in West Salem
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home20466.9%
Cellular Data Only299.5%
Satellite Internet3210.5%
No Internet5919.3%
Total305100.0%

West Salem Summary

History

West Salem, Illinois is a small village located in Edwards County, Illinois. It is situated on the banks of the Little Wabash River, and is part of the larger Wabash Valley region. The village was founded in 1837 by a group of settlers from Kentucky, and was originally known as “Westport”. The name was changed to West Salem in 1845, and the village was incorporated in 1858.
West Salem has a rich history, and has been home to many notable figures throughout its history. The most famous of these is Abraham Lincoln, who lived in West Salem from 1837 to 1841. During this time, he worked as a surveyor and a lawyer, and was a member of the local militia. He also served as a postmaster in West Salem from 1841 to 1843.
West Salem was also home to the first African-American church in the state of Illinois. The church, known as the African Methodist Episcopal Church, was founded in 1844 and is still in operation today.

Geography

West Salem is located in the Wabash Valley region of southern Illinois. The village is situated on the banks of the Little Wabash River, and is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland. The village is located approximately 25 miles south of Mount Carmel, Illinois, and is about 50 miles east of St. Louis, Missouri.
The climate in West Salem is generally mild, with hot summers and cold winters. The average temperature in the summer is around 80 degrees Fahrenheit, and the average temperature in the winter is around 30 degrees Fahrenheit.

Economy

West Salem’s economy is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The village is home to several farms, which produce a variety of crops, including corn, soybeans, wheat, and hay. The village also has several small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a restaurant.
Tourism is also an important part of the local economy. The village is home to several historic sites, including the Abraham Lincoln Home, the African Methodist Episcopal Church, and the West Salem Historical Museum. The village also hosts several annual events, such as the West Salem Harvest Festival and the West Salem Music Festival.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, West Salem had a population of 1,093. The racial makeup of the village was 97.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in West Salem was $41,250, and the median income for a family was $48,750. The per capita income for the village was $19,945. About 8.3% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.3% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of West Salem?
Total Population of West Salem is 769.
What is the Total Male Population of West Salem?
Total Male Population of West Salem is 394.
What is the Total Female Population of West Salem?
Total Female Population of West Salem is 375.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in West Salem?
There are 105.07 Males per 100 Females in West Salem.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in West Salem?
There are 95.18 Females per 100 Males in West Salem.
What is the Median Population Age in West Salem?
Median Population Age in West Salem is 38.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in West Salem
Average Family Size in West Salem is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in West Salem
Average Household Size in West Salem is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in West Salem?
Per Capita income in West Salem is $24,189.
What is the Median Family Income in West Salem?
Median Family Income in West Salem is $61,250.
What is the Median Household income in West Salem?
Median Household Income in West Salem is $53,304.
What is Income or Wage Gap in West Salem?
Income or Wage Gap in West Salem is 51.5%.
Women in West Salem earn 48.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in West Salem?
Inequality or Gini Index in West Salem is 0.35.
How Large is the Labor Force in West Salem?
There are 317 People in the Labor Forcein in West Salem.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in West Salem?
51.7% of People are in the Labor Force in West Salem.
What is the Unemployment Rate in West Salem?
Unemployment Rate in West Salem is 11.4%.