West Salem Village, Illinois
As of the census of 2000, there were 1001 people, 422 households, and 279 families residing in the city. The population density was 642.2 people per square mile (247.95/kmē), making its Illinois's 313th least densely populated city. There were 462 housing units at an average density of 296.2 per square mile (114.36/kmē). The average household size was 2.3 and the average family size was 2.86. In the city Age distribution was 23.7% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 20.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 106.4 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 109.3 females. The median age was 40.1 years, The median age of males and females living in West Salem Village was 38.8 and 41.3 years respectively. The racial makeup of the city was 98.8% White, 0.4% Black or African American, 0.1% American Indian, 0.1% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.6% from two or more races and 0% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $27031, it is 153rd poorest city by median household income in Illinois. The median income for a family in the city was $33417, it is 154th poorest city by median family income in Illinois. The per capita income for the city was $15179, making it the 323rd poorest city by per capita income among the Illinois. The median income of city was $20794, Median income for males is $23631, compared with $17011 for females.
In 2000, 187 pupils and students, of which 87 are male and 100 are female, 18.68% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 35 nursery or pri school, 21 kindergarten, 83 elementary school, 27 high school and 21 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1001 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1001 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1001 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 985 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 978 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 977 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 966 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 958 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 940 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 943 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 937 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 15 | 20 | 35 |
| Kindergarten | 7 | 14 | 21 |
| Elementary school | 51 | 32 | 83 |
| High school | 12 | 15 | 27 |
| College or graduate school | 2 | 19 | 21 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Salem village, Illinois | $27031 | $33417 | $15179 |
| Edwards County, Illinois | $31816 | $38750 | $16187 |
| Illinois, United States | $46590 | $55545 | $23104 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |