Demographics in Salem, IL

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Salem?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

7,341

Male

3,385

46.1%

Female

3,956

53.9%

Median Age

38.2

Age Distribution

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

90.0%

Black

4.2%

Hispanic

0.3%

Asian

0.9%

Two or More

2.9%

Other

2.0%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

10.0%

High School or Higher

36.0%

Foreign Born

0.3%

Veterans

4.2%

Married

37.8%

Avg Household Size

2.3

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Salem, IL has a population of 7,341 with a median age of 38.2. The racial makeup is 90.0% White, 0.3% Hispanic, 4.2% Black, 0.9% Asian. About 10.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 0.3%.