Salem, Illinois

Population Data for Salem, IL:

Population – 11767
Male – 48.16 %
Female – 51.84 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 97.60 %
Hispanic – 0.60 %
African American – 0.53 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.22 %
Asian – 0.82 %

Geographic Data for Salem, Illinois:

Population Density – 119.68 per sq. mi
Elevation – 544 ft.
Time Zone – Central (GMT -6)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Salem:

In Elementary School – 1,330 (46.95 %)
In High School – 721 (25.45 %)
In College – 410 (14.47 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 751 (9.43 %)
Associate’s Degree – 716 (8.99 %)
Some College, No Degree – 1,808 (22.70 %)
High School Graduate – 2,730 (34.28 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 786 (9.87 %)

Employment and Household Data for Salem, IL:

Percentage of People Employed – 59.36 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 3.51 %
Unemployment Level – 5.59 %

Median Household Income – $36,613.00
Average Household Size – 2.43

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 32.07 %
2 Vehicles – 39.41 %
3 or more Vehicles – 16.48 %

Average Cost to Rent in Salem - $363 per month