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Salem

County:
Marion County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
35.78
State:
Illinois

Salem is located in Marion County, Illinois. Salem has a 2025 population of 909. It is also the county seat of Marion County. Salem is currently declining at a rate of -0.33% annually and its population has decreased by -3.5% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 942 in 2020.

The average household income in Salem is $79,300 with a poverty rate of 4.04%.The median age in Salem is 46.4 years: 42.6 years for males, and 47.7 years for females.

909
Total Population
25
Density (mi²)
-3 -0.33%
Growth

Salem Population

Salem Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Salem includes 94.28% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Two or more races, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (94.3%)

Black or African American (2.5%)

Two or more races (1.7%)

Other race (0.8%)

Asian (0.7%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White82494.28%
Black or African American222.52%
Two or more races151.72%
Other race70.8%
Asian60.69%

Salem Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Salem's average per capita income is $37,583. Household income levels show a median of $67,344. The poverty rate stands at 4.04%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$92,083-
Families$83,750$102,123
Households$67,344$79,300
Non Families$29,911$38,395

$37,583

Average Income

$67,344

Median Household Income

4.04%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)