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The City of Salem had a population of 7,236 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Salem is located at latitude 38.627 and longitude -88.9456 in Marion County. The formal boundaries for the City of Salem encompass a land area of 6.95 sq. miles and a water area of 0.16 sq. miles. Marion County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The City of 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 City of Salem is located within Township of Salem, a minor civil division (MCD) of Marion County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,236 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,035 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 16 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $59,728 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,467 |
| Median Home Value | $106,100 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 3,430 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,030 (59.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,092 (31.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 308 (9.0%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 3,122 |
| Average Household Size | 2.24 |
| Family Households | 1,762 (56.4%) |
The table below compares 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 | # 277 | 81st |
| Population Density | # 705 | 52nd |
| Median Household Income | # 987 | 32nd |
| Per Capita Income | # 770 | 47th |
| Diversity Index | # 818 | 44th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Illinois Census Data Comparison Tool.
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