Salem, IL
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08
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Salem, Illinois Info Snack

Population
6,988
Unemployment
7.4%
Poverty
20.1%
Median Home
$78,900
Median Income
$48,022
Median Rent
$638

Salem SnackAbility

5
Overall SnackAbility
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
0.8x
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

William Jennings Bryan Boyhood Home
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

White
94.6% (6,613)
African American
2.3% (160)
American Indian
0.1% (7)
Asian
0.2% (15)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
2.4% (165)
Hispanic
0.4% (28)
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

Female
53.9% (3,768)
Male
46.1% (3,219)
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

< 9th Grade
3.0% (209)
9-12th Grade
5.0% (349)
High School / GED
38.0% (2,655)
Some College
25.0% (1,747)
Associate's Degree
15.0% (1,048)
Bachelor's Degree
8.0% (559)
Master's Degree
5.0% (349)
Professional Degree
1.0% (69)
Doctorate Degree
0.0% (0)
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

Less than $10,000
7.1% (49,510)
$10,000 to $14,999
7.8% (54,258)
$15,000 to $24,999
14.7% (102,864)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.8% (61,492)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.3% (99,699)
$50,000 to $74,999
19.6% (137,001)
$75,000 to $99,999
9.5% (66,466)
$100,000 to $149,999
12.1% (84,326)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.2% (22,155)
$200,000 or more
3.0% (21,025)
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%

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