Salem, IL
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
6,988
Unemployment
7.4%
Poverty
20.1%
Median Home
$78,900
Median Income
$48,022
Median Rent
$638
Salem SnackAbility
5
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Jobs
5/10
Housing
4
Affordability
9
Diversity
4
Safety
6
Amenities
8
Education
6
Commute
10
Salem, IL Cost Of Living
78
Salem's Overall Cost Of Living
Salem's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Salem | Illinois | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 98 | 100 | |
| Services | 92 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 102 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 91 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 45 | 96 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 91 | 105 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 97 | 94 | 100 | |
Salem, IL Photos
Source: Public Domain
Rankings for Salem in Illinois
Map Of Salem, IL
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Population over time in Salem
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 6,988 | -1.6% |
| 2019 | 7,100 | 0.8% |
| 2018 | 7,044 | 1.6% |
| 2017 | 6,930 | -1.8% |
| 2016 | 7,054 | -1.1% |
| 2015 | 7,135 | -1.6% |
| 2014 | 7,253 | -2.1% |
| 2013 | 7,407 | -0.9% |
| 2012 | 7,475 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 7,473 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Salem
| Race | Salem | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.6% | 60.8% | 60.1% |
| African American | 2.3% | 13.9% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.4% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 0.4% | 17.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Salem
| Gender | Salem | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% | 50.9% | 50.8% |
| Male | 46.1% | 49.1% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Salem for adults over 25
| Education | Salem | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 38.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 15.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 8.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Salem, Illinois
| Income | Salem | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.1% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.8% | 3.7% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 14.7% | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.8% | 8.1% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.3% | 11.2% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.6% | 16.7% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.5% | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.1% | 16.6% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.2% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.0% | 8.8% | 8.3% |
