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The Village of West Salem had a population of 713 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. West Salem ranks in the lower quartile for Population Density when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Illinois. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for West Salem is located at latitude 38.5209 and longitude -88.0048 in Edwards County. The formal boundaries for the Village of West Salem encompass a land area of 1.57 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Edwards County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The Village of West Salem has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Village of West Salem is located within Salem Number 1 Election Precinct, a minor civil division (MCD) of Edwards County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 713 (100%) |
| Population Density | 457 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 18 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $49,821 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,452 |
| Median Home Value | $74,600 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 497 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 287 (57.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 62 (12.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 148 (29.8%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 349 |
| Average Household Size | 2.03 |
| Family Households | 207 (59.3%) |
The table below compares West Salem to the other 1,461 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Illinois by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 814 | 44th |
| Population Density | # 1107 | 24th |
| Median Household Income | # 1243 | 15th |
| Per Capita Income | # 982 | 33rd |
| Diversity Index | # 776 | 47th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Illinois Census Data Comparison Tool.
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