West Salem is a small village located in Edwards County, Illinois. It has a population of 856 and a population density of 538 people per square mile. With its year-round outdoor activities, local businesses, organizations and sporting events, West Salem is an ideal spot for those looking for small-town living with plenty to do. \nThe village’s main street is lined with shops and restaurants such as The Blue Door Cafe & Bakery or Uncle John's Barbecue. There are plenty of outdoor activities in the area including fishing, hunting, camping, hiking or biking along the trails at nearby Basket Slough State Fish & Wildlife Area. For sports fans there are high school football games in the fall at West Salem High School and recreational softball leagues during the summer months at Corban Park. Other organizations such as the West Salem Historical Society work to preserve the history of the local area and bring together members of the community to volunteer and participate in various events throughout the year.
The population in West Salem is 856. There are 546 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in West Salem is 36.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in West Salem is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in West Salem
- 57.5% are married
- 8.3% are divorced
- 19.7% are married with children
- 25.3% have children, but are single
Race in West Salem
- 96.8% are White
- 0.4% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander