West Salem, Illinois
West Salem: Village in the United States
About
West Salem is a village located in the county of Edwards in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 897 and a population density of 571 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 844 inhabitants.
The village was created 167 years ago in 1857.
Quick Facts about West Salem
Population : | 844 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Illinois (United States) |
County : | Edwards County |
Area : | 1.57 km2 |
Establishment : | February 02, 1857 (167 years ago) |
Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
Local time : | 14:38:26 (2nd November 2024) |
Postal code : | 62476 |
Density : | 538 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -6.28% (2010-2020) |
Geography
West Salem is located at 38°31'15"N 88°0'17"W (38.5208800, -88.0047600).
West Salem map
Demographics
According to census records, the population of West Salem decreased by 6.28% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 897 | - | census |
2011 | 890 | -0.79% | estimation process |
2012 | 896 | 0.67% | estimation process |
2013 | 892 | -0.45% | estimation process |
2014 | 885 | -0.79% | estimation process |
2015 | 868 | -1.96% | estimation process |
2016 | 871 | 0.34% | estimation process |
2017 | 858 | -1.52% | estimation process |
2018 | 849 | -1.06% | estimation process |
2019 | 851 | 0.24% | estimation process |
2020 | 844 | -0.83% | estimation process |
People born in West Salem (1)
American politician Martin D. Foster was born in West Salem
Schools in West Salem
College & universities near West Salem, IL
Code | Name | City | ZIP |
---|---|---|---|
403487 | Wabash Valley College | Mount Carmel (IL) | 62863 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near West Salem, IL
Code | Name | Address | Type |
---|---|---|---|
EVN | Evansville, IN | 119 Northwest 6th Street | BUS |
EFG | Effingham | 401 West National Ave. | RAIL |
MVI | Mt. Vernon, IL | 102 Potomac Boulevard | BUS |
CEN | Centralia station | 108 East Broadway | RAIL |
MAT | Mattoon station | 1718 Broadway Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near West Salem
Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
---|---|---|
West Salem Post Office | West Salem (IL) | 62476 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- West Salem , Wisconsin city in Wayne County, Ohio, United States of America with a population of 5,013 people.
- West Salem , Ohio human settlement in Wayne County, Ohio, United States of America with a population of 1,528 people.
Other cities in Edwards County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Edwards County , IL.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Marion | 17,417 | City in and the county seat of Williamson County, Illinois, United States |
Albion | 1,889 | City in and county seat of Edwards County, Illinois |
Bennington | 1,476 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
Bone Gap | 232 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
Browns | 128 | Village in Edwards County, Illinois, United States |