Census Bureau data for West Salem village from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — West Salem village
- What is the median household income in West Salem village?
- The median household income in West Salem village is $57,917 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in West Salem village?
- The poverty rate in West Salem village is 6.7% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in West Salem village?
- $123,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in West Salem village?
- The median gross rent in West Salem village is $770 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of West Salem village residents have a college degree?
- 5.0% of adults in West Salem village hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,301
Median Income
$57,917
Median Home Value
$123,000
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.5%
Median Age
44.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$18,721 (+47.8%)
Home Value:
+$40,700 (+49.5%)
Poverty Rate:
-9.4 pp (-58.4%)
Bachelor's+:
-0.3 pp (-5.7%)
Unemployment:
-5.2 pp (-67.5%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,301
Median Age
44.0
Female
47.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
White (non-Hisp.) 94.7%
Two or More 3.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
1.5%
Mexican
0.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$57,917
±$19,408
-$11,763 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$75,857
Median Family Income
$82,292
Poverty Rate
6.7%
-2.5 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
12.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
19.1%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
32.6%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.5%
$10–15k
4.2%
$15–25k
11.9%
$25–35k
9.9%
$35–50k
10.6%
$50–75k
16.3%
$75–100k
17.3%
$100–150k
20.6%
$150–200k
1.2%
$200k+
2.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
630
Owner-Occupied
80.5%
Renter-Occupied
19.5%
Vacancy Rate
5.4%
Median Home Value
$123,000
-$76,200 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$770
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
16.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
31.5%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
33.1%
$50–100k
5.0%
$100–200k
34.4%
$200–300k
8.1%
$300–500k
0.8%
$500k–$1M
0.6%
$1M+
1.7%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
13.9%
$500–1k
73.1%
$1–1.5k
10.2%
$1.5–2k
2.8%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
4.5%
1 vehicle
21.6%
2 vehicles
42.4%
3+
31.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
69.0%
Single-fam. att.
1.1%
2–4 units
1.9%
5–19 units
5.4%
20+ units
1.4%
Mobile home
21.1%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
27.1%
1940–1969
7.1%
1970–1999
17.3%
2000–2009
10.8%
2010+
1.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
89.2%
Bachelor's or Higher
5.0%
-25.9 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
1.0%
Some College / Associate
14.7%
Less Than High School
2.6%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
59.2%
Unemployment Rate
2.5%
-2.3 pp vs. state
Work from Home
3.4%
Self-Employed
3.2%
Government Workers
6.3%
Private For-Profit
90.5%
Industry
Manufacturing
26.4%
Retail
18.6%
Edu/Health
14.8%
Wholesale
11.6%
Construction
6.8%
Prof. Services
5.0%
Arts/Entmt.
3.4%
Transportation
3.1%
Finance
2.1%
Agriculture
1.8%
Public Admin
1.3%
Information
0.6%
Occupation
Production
37.6%
Sales
25.7%
Management
15.0%
Construction
13.0%
Food Prep
8.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
28.3 min
Drove Alone
79.7%
Carpool
7.0%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
3.4%
Walked
8.8%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
596
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
51.3%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
9.1%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
6.2%
5–9
5.5%
10–14
4.8%
15–19
4.8%
20–24
4.6%
25–34
11.9%
35–44
13.6%
45–54
11.2%
55–64
6.2%
65–74
7.5%
75–84
19.8%
85+
3.5%
Under 18: 18.5%
Working age (18–64): 81.5%
65 and over: 23.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.4%
Naturalized Citizen
0.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
4.6%
With a Disability
21.4%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
89.2%
Uninsured
10.8%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
92.4%
Has a Computer
93.8%
Same House 1 Year Ago
88.8%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023