West Salem, OH

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West Salem Overview

1,528
TOTAL POPULATION
841
MALE POPULATION
687
FEMALE POPULATION
122.42
MALES / 100 FEMALES
81.69
FEMALES / 100 MALES
41.0
MEDIAN AGE
2.7
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$30,767
PER CAPITA INCOME
$79,500
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$61,563
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
25.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
74.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$12,606
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.43
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
774
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
64.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

West Salem Zip Codes

West Salem Area Codes

Race in West Salem

The most populous races in West Salem are White / Caucasian (1,501 | 98.2%), Hispanic or Latino (77 | 5.0%), and Two or more Races (27 | 1.8%).
Race in West Salem
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino775.0%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian1,50198.2%
Two or more Races271.8%
Some other Race00.0%
Total1,528100.0%

Ancestry in West Salem

The most populous ancestries reported in West Salem are German (439 | 28.7%), English (280 | 18.3%), Irish (172 | 11.3%), American (163 | 10.7%), and Italian (104 | 6.8%), together accounting for 75.8% of all West Salem residents.
Ancestry in West Salem
Ancestry# Population% Population
American16310.7%
Arab171.1%
Cherokee50.3%
Choctaw20.1%
Croatian191.2%
Czech80.5%
Dutch382.5%
English28018.3%
European231.5%
French302.0%
French Canadian30.2%
German43928.7%
Hungarian603.9%
Irish17211.3%
Italian1046.8%
Mexican603.9%
Pennsylvania German40.3%
Polish583.8%
Puerto Rican171.1%
Romanian110.7%
Russian120.8%
Samoan20.1%
Scotch-Irish40.3%
Scottish221.4%
Swedish90.6%
Swiss100.6%
Welsh201.3%
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Immigrants in West Salem

Immigrants in West Salem
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
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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 65 to 69 Years (122 | 14.5%) for men and 40 to 44 Years (81 | 11.8%) for women.
Sex and Age in West Salem
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years55 (6.5%)47 (6.8%)
5 to 9 Years57 (6.8%)49 (7.1%)
10 to 14 Years63 (7.5%)29 (4.2%)
15 to 19 Years35 (4.2%)32 (4.7%)
20 to 24 Years58 (6.9%)57 (8.3%)
25 to 29 Years57 (6.8%)49 (7.1%)
30 to 34 Years46 (5.5%)28 (4.1%)
35 to 39 Years44 (5.2%)27 (3.9%)
40 to 44 Years66 (7.9%)81 (11.8%)
45 to 49 Years28 (3.3%)20 (2.9%)
50 to 54 Years71 (8.4%)44 (6.4%)
55 to 59 Years53 (6.3%)51 (7.4%)
60 to 64 Years35 (4.2%)46 (6.7%)
65 to 69 Years122 (14.5%)78 (11.4%)
70 to 74 Years28 (3.3%)32 (4.7%)
75 to 79 Years21 (2.5%)3 (0.4%)
80 to 84 Years2 (0.2%)11 (1.6%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)3 (0.4%)
Total841 (100.0%)687 (100.0%)

Families and Households in West Salem

Median Family Size in West Salem

The median family size in West Salem is 2.68 persons per family, with single female/mother families (58 | 13.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.14 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (311 | 71.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.59 persons per family.
Median Family Size in West Salem
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple311 (71.0%)2.59
Single Male/Father69 (15.8%)2.74
Single Female/Mother58 (13.2%)3.14
Total Families438 (100.0%)2.68

Median Household Size in West Salem

The median household size in West Salem is 2.37 persons per household, with single female/mother households (58 | 9.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.24 persons per household. non-family households (207 | 32.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.13 persons per household.
Median Household Size in West Salem
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple311 (48.2%)2.62
Single Male/Father69 (10.7%)3.39
Single Female/Mother58 (9.0%)4.24
Non-family207 (32.1%)1.13
Total Households645 (100.0%)2.37

Household Size by Marriage Status in West Salem

Out of a total of 645 households in West Salem, 438 (67.9%) are family households, while 207 (32.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 227, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 185.
Household Size by Marriage Status in West Salem
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-185 (28.7%)
2-Person Households227 (35.2%)18 (2.8%)
3-Person Households80 (12.4%)4 (0.6%)
4-Person Households34 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households67 (10.4%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households26 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households4 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total438 (67.9%)207 (32.1%)

Female Fertility in West Salem

Fertility by Age in West Salem

Average fertility rate in West Salem is 139.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 306.0 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 years41 (100.0%)306.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total41 (100.0%)139.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in West Salem

34.1% of women with births (41) in West Salem are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 65.8% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 65.8% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in West Salem
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years14 (34.2%)27 (65.8%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total14 (34.2%)27 (65.8%)

Fertility by Education in West Salem

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in West Salem
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School7 (17.1%)241.0
High School Diploma25 (61.0%)253.0
College or Associate's Degree9 (22.0%)65.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total41 (100.0%)139.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in West Salem

65.8% of women with births in West Salem are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 44.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in West Salem
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
High School Diploma11 (44.0%)14 (56.0%)
College or Associate's Degree3 (33.3%)6 (66.7%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total14 (34.2%)27 (65.8%)

Income in West Salem

Income Overview in West Salem

Per Capita Income in West Salem is $30,767, while median incomes of families and households are $79,500 and $61,563 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,528$30,767
Median Family Income438$79,500
Mean Family Income438$89,835
Median Household Income645$61,563
Mean Household Income645$73,504
Income Deficit438$12,606
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,52825.28%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,52874.72¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,5280.43

Earnings by Sex in West Salem

Average Earnings in West Salem are $36,554, $43,550 for men and $32,542 for women, a difference of 25.3%.
Earnings by Sex in West Salem
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male523 (63.9%)$43,550
Female295 (36.1%)$32,542
Total818 (100.0%)$36,554

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in West Salem

The most common earnings brackets in West Salem are $65,000 to $74,999 for men (94 | 18.0%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (33 | 11.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in West Salem
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less10 (1.9%)21 (7.1%)
$2,500 to $4,99910 (1.9%)4 (1.4%)
$5,000 to $7,49919 (3.6%)7 (2.4%)
$7,500 to $9,99917 (3.3%)7 (2.4%)
$10,000 to $12,49920 (3.8%)7 (2.4%)
$12,500 to $14,99912 (2.3%)3 (1.0%)
$15,000 to $17,49922 (4.2%)3 (1.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9994 (0.8%)20 (6.8%)
$20,000 to $22,49912 (2.3%)29 (9.8%)
$22,500 to $24,99913 (2.5%)11 (3.7%)
$25,000 to $29,99943 (8.2%)33 (11.2%)
$30,000 to $34,99927 (5.2%)32 (10.8%)
$35,000 to $39,99914 (2.7%)32 (10.8%)
$40,000 to $44,99953 (10.1%)22 (7.5%)
$45,000 to $49,99936 (6.9%)22 (7.5%)
$50,000 to $54,99920 (3.8%)4 (1.4%)
$55,000 to $64,99929 (5.5%)2 (0.7%)
$65,000 to $74,99994 (18.0%)24 (8.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99950 (9.6%)12 (4.1%)
$100,000+18 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total523 (100.0%)295 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in West Salem

Average earnings in West Salem are $46,852 for men and $34,250 for women, a difference of 26.9%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $66,250, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $42,857. Women with an educational attainment of high school diploma earn the most with the average annual earnings of $35,486, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $33,009.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in West Salem
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$50,833$0
High School Diploma$50,368$35,486
College or Associate's Degree$42,857$33,009
Bachelor's Degree$66,250$0
Graduate Degree--
Total$46,852$34,250

Family Income in West Salem

Family Income Brackets in West Salem

According to the West Salem family income data, there are 127 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 29.0% of all families. Conversely, the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 4 families (0.9%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in West Salem
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00092.1%
$10,000 to $14,999133.0%
$15,000 to $24,99992.1%
$25,000 to $34,999317.1%
$35,000 to $49,9995713.0%
$50,000 to $74,9996013.7%
$75,000 to $99,99911626.5%
$100,000 to $149,99912729.0%
$150,000 to $199,99940.9%
$200,000+122.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in West Salem

2-person families (235 | 53.6%) account for the highest median family income in West Salem with $80,729 per family, while 2-person families (235 | 53.6%) have the highest median income of $40,364 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in West Salem
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families235 (53.6%)$80,729
3-Person Families110 (25.1%)$70,750
4-Person Families38 (8.7%)$64,000
5-Person Families42 (9.6%)$0
6-Person Families9 (2.1%)$0
7+ Person Families4 (0.9%)$0
Total438 (100.0%)$79,500

Family Income by Number of Earners in West Salem

The median family income in West Salem is $79,500, with families comprising 3+ earners (32) having the highest median family income of $125,833, while families with no earners (33) have the lowest median family income of $29,028, accounting for 7.3% and 7.5% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in West Salem
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners33 (7.5%)$29,028
1 Earner169 (38.6%)$85,536
2 Earners204 (46.6%)$77,833
3+ Earners32 (7.3%)$125,833
Total438 (100.0%)$79,500

Household Income in West Salem

Household Income Brackets in West Salem

With 146 households falling in the category, the $75,000 to $99,999 income range is the most frequent in West Salem, accounting for 22.6% of all households. In contrast, only 7 households (1.1%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in West Salem
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000314.8%
$10,000 to $14,999314.8%
$15,000 to $24,9999614.9%
$25,000 to $34,999507.8%
$35,000 to $49,999538.2%
$50,000 to $74,9997812.1%
$75,000 to $99,99914622.6%
$100,000 to $149,99914121.9%
$150,000 to $199,99971.1%
$200,000+121.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in West Salem

The median household income in West Salem is $61,563, with the highest median household income of $77,792 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 201 households (31.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 15 households (2.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in West Salem
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years15 (2.3%)$0
25 to 44 Years201 (31.2%)$77,792
45 to 64 Years227 (35.2%)$75,260
65+ Years202 (31.3%)$0
Total645 (100.0%)$61,563

Poverty in West Salem

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in West Salem

With 10.3% poverty level for males and 18.5% for females among the residents of West Salem, 6 to 11 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 12 males (26.7%) and 5 females (45.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in West Salem
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2 (4.1%)9 (23.7%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)5 (45.5%)
6 to 11 Years12 (26.7%)13 (30.9%)
12 to 14 Years7 (17.1%)1 (4.5%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years15 (20.8%)22 (29.7%)
25 to 34 Years7 (6.8%)21 (27.3%)
35 to 44 Years4 (3.6%)17 (15.7%)
45 to 54 Years13 (13.1%)17 (26.6%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)9 (9.3%)
65 to 74 Years25 (16.7%)11 (10.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total85 (10.3%)125 (18.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in West Salem

According to the poverty statistics in West Salem, males aged 5 years and females aged 15 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 Years47 (95.9%)29 (76.3%)
5 Years21 (100.0%)6 (54.5%)
6 to 11 Years33 (73.3%)29 (69.1%)
12 to 14 Years34 (82.9%)21 (95.5%)
15 Years10 (100.0%)15 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years57 (79.2%)52 (70.3%)
25 to 34 Years96 (93.2%)56 (72.7%)
35 to 44 Years106 (96.4%)91 (84.3%)
45 to 54 Years86 (86.9%)47 (73.4%)
55 to 64 Years88 (100.0%)88 (90.7%)
65 to 74 Years125 (83.3%)99 (90.0%)
75 Years and over23 (100.0%)17 (100.0%)
Total737 (89.7%)550 (81.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in West Salem

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in West Salem show that 4.5% or 14 of the total 311 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 10.8%, comprising of 7 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in West Salem
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children213 (96.8%)7 (3.2%)
1 or 2 Children58 (89.2%)7 (10.8%)
3 or 4 Children22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total297 (95.5%)14 (4.5%)

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%)10 (29.4%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)17 (29.3%)

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

The poverty data for West Salem shows that 14 of the married-couple family households (4.5%) and 17 of the single-parent households (13.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 7 households (10.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 7 household (36.8%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in West Salem
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children7 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children7 (10.8%)10 (19.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)7 (36.8%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total14 (4.5%)17 (13.4%)

Employment Characteristics in West Salem

Employment by Class of Employer in West Salem

Among the 730 employed individuals in West Salem, private company employees (649 | 88.9%), local government employees (27 | 3.7%), and not-for-profit organizations (26 | 3.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in West Salem
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees64988.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)30.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)202.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations263.6%
Local Government Employees273.7%
State Government Employees20.3%
Federal Government Employees30.4%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total730100.0%

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 (1,203), 64.3% or 774 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.5% or 19 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 91.9% or 68 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 60 to 64 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 13.8% or 4 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in West Salem
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years20 (47.6%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years92 (80.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years75 (70.8%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years68 (91.9%)7 (10.3%)
35 to 44 Years194 (89.0%)8 (4.1%)
45 to 54 Years114 (69.9%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years73 (70.2%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years29 (35.8%)4 (13.8%)
65 to 74 Years105 (40.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over4 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total774 (64.3%)19 (2.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in West Salem

According to labor force statistics for West Salem, 74.1% of individuals (553) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (746) are in the labor force, with 3.4% or 19 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 83.2% or 163 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with bachelor's degree or higher education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 13.5% or 7 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in West Salem
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School39 (49.4%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma299 (75.1%)11 (2.7%)
College / Associate Degree163 (83.2%)5 (2.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher52 (71.2%)10 (13.5%)
Total553 (74.1%)25 (3.4%)

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 Community & Social Service (43 | 5.7%), Education Instruction & Library (29 | 3.8%), Computers, Engineering & Science (24 | 3.2%), Management (22 | 2.9%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (20 | 2.6%).
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 Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (83.3%), and Computers & Mathematics (76.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Legal Services & Support (100.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in West Salem
OccupationMaleFemale
Management4 (18.2%)18 (81.8%)
Business & Financial4 (36.4%)7 (63.6%)
Computers, Engineering & Science20 (83.3%)4 (16.7%)
Computers & Mathematics13 (76.5%)4 (23.5%)
Architecture & Engineering7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 8 (18.6%)35 (81.4%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library8 (27.6%)21 (72.4%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Total (Category)36 (30.0%)84 (70.0%)
Total (Overall)485 (64.2%)270 (35.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in West Salem are Cleaning & Maintenance (21 | 2.8%), Healthcare Support (20 | 2.6%), Food Preparation & Serving (19 | 2.5%), Security & Protection (6 | 0.8%), and Firefighting & Prevention (6 | 0.8%).
Services Occupations in West Salem

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in West Salem, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (57.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (42.9%).
Services Occupations by Sex in West Salem
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
Security & Protection6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance12 (57.1%)9 (42.9%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)18 (27.3%)48 (72.7%)
Total (Overall)485 (64.2%)270 (35.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in West Salem are Sales & Related (133 | 17.6%), and Office & Administration (64 | 8.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in West Salem

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in West Salem
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related95 (71.4%)38 (28.6%)
Office & Administration6 (9.4%)58 (90.6%)
Total (Category)101 (51.3%)96 (48.7%)
Total (Overall)485 (64.2%)270 (35.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in West Salem are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (45 | 6.0%), and Construction & Extraction (35 | 4.6%).
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 & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)80 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)485 (64.2%)270 (35.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in West Salem are Production (131 | 17.3%), Material Moving (84 | 11.1%), and Transportation (77 | 10.2%).
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
Production117 (89.3%)14 (10.7%)
Transportation65 (84.4%)12 (15.6%)
Material Moving68 (80.9%)16 (19.1%)
Total (Category)250 (85.6%)42 (14.4%)
Total (Overall)485 (64.2%)270 (35.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in West Salem

Employment Industries in West Salem

The major employment industries in West Salem include Manufacturing (200 | 26.5%), Retail Trade (159 | 21.1%), Health Care & Social Assistance (82 | 10.9%), Wholesale Trade (71 | 9.4%), and Transportation & Warehousing (47 | 6.2%).
Employment Industries in West Salem

Employment Industries by Sex in West Salem

The West Salem industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Wholesale Trade (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in West Salem
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing151 (75.5%)49 (24.5%)
Wholesale Trade71 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade90 (56.6%)69 (43.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing44 (93.6%)3 (6.4%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific8 (88.9%)1 (11.1%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support29 (61.7%)18 (38.3%)
Educational Services4 (16.7%)20 (83.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)82 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services7 (36.8%)12 (63.2%)
Public Administration5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total485 (64.2%)270 (35.8%)

Education in West Salem

School Enrollment in West Salem

The most common levels of schooling among the 314 students in West Salem are middle school (76 | 24.2%), high school (57 | 18.1%), and elementary school (55 | 17.5%).
School Enrollment in West Salem
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool3210.2%
Kindergarten3912.4%
Elementary School5517.5%
Middle School7624.2%
High School5718.1%
College / Undergraduate4915.6%
Graduate / Professional61.9%
Total314100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in West Salem

Out of a total of 314 students who are enrolled in schools in West Salem, 46 (14.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 268 (85.4%) 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 11 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 36 (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 Olds21 (91.3%)2 (8.7%)
5 to 9 Year Old96 (97.0%)3 (3.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds90 (97.8%)2 (2.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds11 (84.6%)2 (15.4%)
20 to 24 Year Olds4 (20.0%)16 (80.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
35 Years and over10 (50.0%)10 (50.0%)
Total268 (85.4%)46 (14.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in West Salem

Business (49 | 53.8%), science & technology (15 | 16.5%), bio, nature & agricultural (4 | 4.4%), social sciences (4 | 4.4%), and arts & humanities (4 | 4.4%) are the most common fields of study among 91 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 & Agricultural44.4%
Physical & Health Sciences33.3%
Psychology22.2%
Social Sciences44.4%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology1516.5%
Business4953.8%
Education22.2%
Literature & Languages33.3%
Liberal Arts & History33.3%
Visual & Performing Arts22.2%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities44.4%
Total91100.0%

Transportation & Commute in West Salem

Vehicle Availability by Sex in West Salem

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in West Salem are males with 3 vehicles (165, accounting for 34.3%) and females with 3 vehicles (37, making up 66.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in West Salem
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle7 (1.5%)4 (1.6%)
1 Vehicle35 (7.3%)12 (4.8%)
2 Vehicles147 (30.6%)118 (47.4%)
3 Vehicles165 (34.3%)37 (14.9%)
4 Vehicles88 (18.3%)49 (19.7%)
5 or more Vehicles39 (8.1%)29 (11.7%)
Total481 (100.0%)249 (100.0%)

Commute Time in West Salem

The most frequently occuring commute durations in West Salem are 30 to 34 minutes (108 commuters, 15.2%), 15 to 19 minutes (105 commuters, 14.8%), and 20 to 24 minutes (91 commuters, 12.8%).
Commute Time in West Salem
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes294.1%
5 to 9 Minutes466.5%
10 to 14 Minutes446.2%
15 to 19 Minutes10514.8%
20 to 24 Minutes9112.8%
25 to 29 Minutes689.6%
30 to 34 Minutes10815.2%
35 to 39 Minutes8211.5%
40 to 44 Minutes263.7%
45 to 59 Minutes8912.5%
60 to 89 Minutes172.4%
90 or more Minutes60.8%

Commute Time by Sex in West Salem

The most common commute times in West Salem are 35 to 39 minutes (72 commuters, 15.4%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (63 commuters, 25.7%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in West Salem
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes26 (5.6%)3 (1.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes20 (4.3%)26 (10.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes31 (6.7%)13 (5.3%)
15 to 19 Minutes42 (9.0%)63 (25.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes56 (12.0%)35 (14.3%)
25 to 29 Minutes56 (12.0%)12 (4.9%)
30 to 34 Minutes61 (13.1%)47 (19.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes72 (15.4%)10 (4.1%)
40 to 44 Minutes20 (4.3%)6 (2.5%)
45 to 59 Minutes62 (13.3%)27 (11.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes17 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes3 (0.6%)3 (1.2%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in West Salem

The most frequent times of departure to work in West Salem are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (114, 24.5%) for males and 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (53, 21.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in West Salem
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM39 (8.4%)13 (5.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM42 (9.0%)19 (7.8%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM25 (5.4%)12 (4.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM27 (5.8%)25 (10.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM37 (7.9%)32 (13.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM114 (24.5%)52 (21.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM21 (4.5%)3 (1.2%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM13 (2.8%)10 (4.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM4 (0.9%)5 (2.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM32 (6.9%)7 (2.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM23 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM4 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM75 (16.1%)53 (21.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM10 (2.1%)14 (5.7%)
Total466 (100.0%)245 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in West Salem

Occupancy by Ownership in West Salem

Of the total 645 dwellings in West Salem, owner-occupied units account for 530 (82.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 115 (17.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in West Salem
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units53082.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units11517.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units645100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in West Salem

Occupancy by Household Size in West Salem
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household18528.7%
2-Person Household24538.0%
3-Person Household8413.0%
4+ Person Household13120.3%
Total Housing Units645100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in West Salem

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in West Salem
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household110 (59.5%)75 (40.5%)
2-Person Household223 (91.0%)22 (9.0%)
3-Person Household69 (82.1%)15 (17.9%)
4+ Person Household128 (97.7%)3 (2.3%)
Total Housing Units530 (82.2%)115 (17.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in West Salem

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in West Salem
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School37 (59.7%)25 (40.3%)
High School Diploma309 (82.6%)65 (17.4%)
College/Associate Degree125 (83.3%)25 (16.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher59 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in West Salem

Occupancy by Age of Householder in West Salem
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years9514.7%
35 to 44 Years12118.8%
45 to 54 Years11017.1%
55 to 64 Years11718.1%
65 to 74 Years18128.1%
75 to 84 Years213.3%
85 Years and Over00.0%
Total645100.0%

Housing Finances in West Salem

Median Income by Occupancy in West Salem

Median Income by Occupancy in West Salem
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied530 (82.2%)$77,917
Renter-Occupied115 (17.8%)$19,107
Average645 (100.0%)$61,563

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in West Salem

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in West Salem
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0006 (1.1%)2 (1.7%)
$5,000 to $9,9993 (0.6%)20 (17.4%)
$10,000 to $14,99918 (3.4%)13 (11.3%)
$15,000 to $19,99915 (2.8%)25 (21.7%)
$20,000 to $24,99938 (7.2%)18 (15.7%)
$25,000 to $34,99944 (8.3%)6 (5.2%)
$35,000 to $49,99934 (6.4%)19 (16.5%)
$50,000 to $74,99978 (14.7%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999137 (25.9%)9 (7.8%)
$100,000 to $149,999138 (26.0%)3 (2.6%)
$150,000 or more19 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total530 (100.0%)115 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in West Salem

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in West Salem
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30035 (6.6%)12 (10.4%)
$300 to $499161 (30.4%)7 (6.1%)
$500 to $799137 (25.9%)40 (34.8%)
$800 to $99935 (6.6%)37 (32.2%)
$1,000 to $1,499145 (27.4%)6 (5.2%)
$1,500 to $1,99912 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4995 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total530 (100.0%)115 (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, Detached41664.5%
Single Unit, Attached40.6%
2 Unit Apartments192.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments314.8%
10 or more Apartments91.4%
Mobile Home / Other16625.7%
Total645100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in West Salem

Housing Structures by Occupancy in West Salem
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached367 (88.2%)49 (11.8%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)31 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other163 (98.2%)3 (1.8%)
Total530 (82.2%)115 (17.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in West Salem

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in West Salem
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room3 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms44 (8.3%)39 (33.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms204 (38.5%)46 (40.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms162 (30.6%)27 (23.5%)
8 or more Rooms117 (22.1%)3 (2.6%)
Total530 (100.0%)115 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in West Salem

Housing Structure by Heating Type in West Salem
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas376 (70.9%)65 (56.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas17 (3.2%)8 (7.0%)
Electricity129 (24.3%)42 (36.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene3 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels5 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total530 (100.0%)115 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in West Salem

Household Vehicle Usage in West Salem
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle12 (2.3%)28 (24.3%)
1 Vehicle72 (13.6%)57 (49.6%)
2 Vehicles217 (40.9%)30 (26.1%)
3 or more Vehicles229 (43.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total530 (100.0%)115 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in West Salem

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in West Salem

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units244286
Median Property Value$17,400$136,600
Median Household Income$48,125$19
Monthly Housing Costs$388$0
Real Estate Taxes$971$15

Property Value by Mortgage Status in West Salem

Property Value by Mortgage Status in West Salem
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000161 (66.0%)41 (14.3%)
$50,000 to $99,99913 (5.3%)39 (13.6%)
$100,000 to $299,99959 (24.2%)201 (70.3%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9994 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more7 (2.9%)5 (1.8%)
Total244 (100.0%)286 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in West Salem

Household Income by Mortgage Status in West Salem
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0002 (0.8%)69 (24.1%)
$10,000 to $24,99959 (24.2%)7 (2.5%)
$25,000 to $34,99934 (13.9%)12 (4.2%)
$35,000 to $49,99930 (12.3%)10 (3.5%)
$50,000 to $74,99952 (21.3%)4 (1.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99944 (18.0%)26 (9.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99923 (9.4%)93 (32.5%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)115 (40.2%)
Total244 (100.0%)286 (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 2.0x197 (80.7%)95,714 (33,466.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x25 (10.2%)231 (80.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x0 (0.0%)12 (4.2%)
4.0x or more22 (9.0%)23 (8.0%)
Total244 (100.0%)286 (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 $80053 (21.7%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49960 (24.6%)16 (5.6%)
$800 to $1,49929 (11.9%)151 (52.8%)
Total244 (100.0%)286 (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 Years133 (97.1%)4 (2.9%)
6 to 18 Years184 (85.6%)31 (14.4%)
19 to 25 Years116 (83.5%)23 (16.6%)
26 to 34 Years151 (88.3%)20 (11.7%)
35 to 44 Years137 (62.8%)81 (37.2%)
45 to 54 Years146 (89.6%)17 (10.4%)
55 to 64 Years160 (86.5%)25 (13.5%)
65 to 74 Years257 (98.9%)3 (1.1%)
75 Years and older40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,324 (86.7%)204 (13.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in West Salem

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in West Salem
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born133 (97.1%)4 (2.9%)
Foreign Born, Citizen184 (85.6%)31 (14.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen116 (83.5%)23 (16.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in West Salem

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in West Salem
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000193 (87.7%)27 (12.3%)
$25,000 to $49,999208 (86.7%)32 (13.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999186 (93.9%)12 (6.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999316 (77.6%)91 (22.4%)
$100,000 and over421 (90.9%)42 (9.1%)

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 697 (70.8%)42 (30.7%)
6 to 18 Years104 (48.4%)83 (38.6%)
19 to 25 Years27 (19.4%)89 (64.0%)
25 to 34 Years56 (32.8%)115 (67.2%)
35 to 44 Years46 (21.1%)91 (41.7%)
45 to 54 Years31 (19.0%)115 (70.6%)
55 to 64 Years77 (41.6%)94 (50.8%)
65 to 74 Years257 (98.9%)180 (69.2%)
75 Years and over40 (100.0%)16 (40.0%)
Total735 (48.1%)825 (54.0%)

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 Years3 (2.1%)7 (7.5%)
18 to 34 Years10 (5.7%)27 (17.9%)
35 to 64 Years55 (18.5%)88 (32.7%)
65 to 74 Years36 (24.0%)60 (54.5%)
75 Years and over15 (65.2%)14 (82.4%)

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 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years4 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years12 (4.0%)9 (3.4%)
65 to 74 Years14 (9.3%)42 (38.2%)
75 Years and over6 (26.1%)0 (0.0%)

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 Years0 (0.0%)3 (3.2%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years3 (1.0%)13 (4.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)3 (2.7%)
75 Years and over4 (17.4%)6 (35.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in West Salem: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years3 (2.1%)7 (7.5%)
18 to 34 Years6 (3.4%)24 (15.9%)
35 to 64 Years18 (6.1%)25 (9.3%)
65 to 74 Years8 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over2 (8.7%)3 (17.6%)

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 Years26 (8.7%)60 (22.3%)
65 to 74 Years12 (8.0%)15 (13.6%)
75 Years and over5 (21.7%)11 (64.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in West Salem: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)3 (3.2%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years6 (2.0%)5 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years18 (12.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over2 (8.7%)3 (17.6%)

Technology Access in West Salem

Computing Device Access in West Salem

Computing Device Access in West Salem
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop43166.8%
Smartphone53883.4%
Tablet38159.1%
No Computing Device578.8%
Total645100.0%

Internet Access in West Salem

Internet Access in West Salem
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home45770.9%
Cellular Data Only9915.3%
Satellite Internet314.8%
No Internet7111.0%
Total645100.0%

West Salem Summary

History

West Salem, Ohio is a small village located in Wayne County, Ohio. It is situated on the western edge of the county, near the border of Ashland County. The village was founded in 1817 by a group of settlers from Pennsylvania. The settlers were attracted to the area due to its fertile soil and abundant natural resources. The village was originally known as Westfield, but the name was changed to West Salem in 1820.
The village was an important stop on the Underground Railroad, as it was located near the border of Ohio and Pennsylvania. Many runaway slaves used the village as a safe haven on their journey to freedom. The village was also home to a number of abolitionists, including the prominent Quaker, John Rankin.
The village was incorporated in 1837 and has remained relatively unchanged since then. The population of West Salem has remained steady over the years, with a population of 1,845 in the 2010 census.

Geography

West Salem is located in Wayne County, Ohio, near the border of Ashland County. The village is situated on the western edge of the county, near the intersection of State Route 511 and State Route 545. The village is located approximately 25 miles south of Cleveland and 40 miles north of Akron.
The village is situated on a flat plain, with an elevation of 890 feet above sea level. The area is mostly rural, with a few small farms and businesses scattered throughout the village. The nearest major city is Wooster, which is located approximately 15 miles to the east.

Economy

The economy of West Salem is largely based on agriculture and small businesses. The village is home to a number of small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, a pharmacy, and a few restaurants. The village also has a few small manufacturing businesses, including a furniture factory and a plastics factory.
The village is also home to a number of farms, which produce a variety of crops, including corn, soybeans, and wheat. The village is also home to a number of dairy farms, which produce milk and other dairy products.

Demographics

The population of West Salem was 1,845 in the 2010 census. The population is predominantly white, with a small minority population of African Americans, Hispanics, and Asians. The median household income in the village is $45,000, and the median age is 44.
The village is served by the West Salem Local School District, which consists of two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. The village is also home to a number of churches, including the West Salem United Methodist Church, the West Salem Presbyterian Church, and the West Salem Baptist Church.

Conclusion

West Salem, Ohio is a small village located in Wayne County, Ohio. It is situated on the western edge of the county, near the border of Ashland County. The village was founded in 1817 by a group of settlers from Pennsylvania and has remained relatively unchanged since then. The village is largely based on agriculture and small businesses, and the population is predominantly white, with a small minority population of African Americans, Hispanics, and Asians. The village is served by the West Salem Local School District and is home to a number of churches.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of West Salem?
Total Population of West Salem is 1,528.
What is the Total Male Population of West Salem?
Total Male Population of West Salem is 841.
What is the Total Female Population of West Salem?
Total Female Population of West Salem is 687.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in West Salem?
There are 122.42 Males per 100 Females in West Salem.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in West Salem?
There are 81.69 Females per 100 Males in West Salem.
What is the Median Population Age in West Salem?
Median Population Age in West Salem is 41.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in West Salem
Average Family Size in West Salem is 2.7 People.
What is the Average Household Size in West Salem
Average Household Size in West Salem is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in West Salem?
Per Capita income in West Salem is $30,767.
What is the Median Family Income in West Salem?
Median Family Income in West Salem is $79,500.
What is the Median Household income in West Salem?
Median Household Income in West Salem is $61,563.
What is Income or Wage Gap in West Salem?
Income or Wage Gap in West Salem is 25.3%.
Women in West Salem earn 74.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in West Salem?
Family Income Deficit in West Salem is $12,606.
Families that are below poverty line in West Salem earn $12,606 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in West Salem?
Inequality or Gini Index in West Salem is 0.43.
How Large is the Labor Force in West Salem?
There are 774 People in the Labor Forcein in West Salem.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in West Salem?
64.3% of People are in the Labor Force in West Salem.
What is the Unemployment Rate in West Salem?
Unemployment Rate in West Salem is 2.5%.