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 168 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 (168 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 07:06:06 (5th December 2025) |
| 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).
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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 |
