What is the population of West Salem?

The population of West Salem, IL is 844.

Where is West Salem located?

West Salem, IL is located at latitude 38.5208800 and longitude -88.0047600. It is in United States.

What is the area of West Salem?

The area of West Salem, IL is 1.57 km².

What is the elevation of West Salem?

West Salem, IL has an elevation of 160 meters (525 feet) above sea level.

What time zone is West Salem in?

West Salem, IL is in the America/Chicago time zone.

What state is West Salem in?

West Salem is in the state of Illinois, United States.

What county is West Salem, IL in?

West Salem is in Edwards County, Illinois.

How has the population of West Salem changed?

The population of West Salem, IL has decreased from 897 (2010) to 844 (2020), a change of -5.9%.

West Salem, IL - Geographic Facts & Maps

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 169 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
Latitude & Longitude	38.5209,-88.0048
Establishment	February 08, 1857 (169 years ago)
Time Zone	America/Chicago
Local time	07:52:18 (7th November 2026)
Postal code	62476
Density	538 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth	-5.91% (2010-2020)
Weather	32℉ Mostly Clear then Areas Of Frost 7-days weather

Geography

West Salem is located at 38°31'15"N 88°0'17"W (38.5208800, -88.0047600).

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Weather

32°F

Mostly Clear then Areas Of Frost

2 to 6 mph NNW Friday Night

Areas of frost after midnight. Mostly clear. Low around 32, with temperatures rising to around 34 overnight. North northwest wind 2 to 6 mph.

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of West Salem decreased by 5.91% in 10 years.

Year	Population	% Change	Method
2010	897	-	census
2011	890	-0.78%	estimation process
2012	896	0.67%	estimation process
2013	892	-0.45%	estimation process
2014	885	-0.78%	estimation process
2015	868	-1.92%	estimation process
2016	871	0.35%	estimation process
2017	858	-1.49%	estimation process
2018	849	-1.05%	estimation process
2019	851	0.24%	estimation process
2020	844	-0.82%	estimation process

West Salem zip code is 62476. County name: Edwards, County fips: 17047

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People born in West Salem (1)

American politician Martin D. Foster was born in West Salem

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to West Salem, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code	Name	City	ZIP
403487	Wabash Valley College	Mount Carmel (IL)	62863

Nearby Transit Stations (5)

Rail and bus stations connected to West Salem, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.

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

Nearby Post Offices

Closest post offices linked to West Salem.

Post Office Name	City	ZIP
West Salem Post Office	West Salem (IL)	62476

Other cities in Edwards County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Edwards County , IL.

City Name	Population	Title
Albion	1,889	City in and county seat of Edwards County, Illinois

West Salem, Illinois