Salem, IL Demographics

A map of Salem's Population by Race

Salem, Illinois had a population of 7,282 in 2020. It was 89.8% White, 1.3% Black, 0.9% Asian, 2.1% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 5.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Salem, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Salem is the 278th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Salem's White Population

6,538 residents of Salem identify as White, or 89.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Salem considerably larger than the White share of the population of Illinois (58.3% White). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Salem is ranked #791 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Salem is more White than neighboring Sandoval (89.7% White). Salem is less White than neighboring Odin (92.5% White), Alma (93.1% White), Kell (94.8% White), and Iuka (93.2% White).

Salem's Black Population

93 residents of Salem identify as Black, or 1.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Salem less than the Black share of the population of Illinois (13.9% Black). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Salem is ranked #470 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Salem is more Black than neighboring Alma (0.6% Black), Kell (0% Black), and Iuka (0.4% Black). Salem is less Black than neighboring Odin (1.5% Black), and Sandoval (1.7% Black).

Salem's Asian Population

69 residents of Salem identify as Asian, or 0.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Salem roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Illinois (5.8% Asian). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Salem is ranked #398 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Salem is more Asian than neighboring Odin (0.1% Asian), Alma (0% Asian), Kell (0.6% Asian), Sandoval (0.6% Asian), and Iuka (0.6% Asian).

Salem's Hispanic Population

155 residents of Salem identify as Hispanic, or 2.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Salem less than the Hispanic share of the population of Illinois (18.2% Hispanic). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Salem is ranked #918 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Salem is more Hispanic than neighboring Odin (1.1% Hispanic), Alma (0.9% Hispanic), Kell (1.2% Hispanic), Sandoval (1% Hispanic), and Iuka (0.8% Hispanic).

Salem's Native American/Other Population

25 residents of Salem identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Salem roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Illinois (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Salem is ranked #806 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Salem is less Native American/Other than neighboring Odin (1.3% Native American/Other), Alma (0.9% Native American/Other), Kell (0.6% Native American/Other), Sandoval (0.6% Native American/Other), and Iuka (0.4% Native American/Other).

Salem's Multiracial Population

402 residents of Salem identify as Multiracial, or 5.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Salem roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Illinois (3.2% Multiracial). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Salem is ranked #177 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Salem is more Multiracial than neighboring Odin (3.5% Multiracial), Alma (4.4% Multiracial), Kell (2.9% Multiracial), and Iuka (4.7% Multiracial). Salem is less Multiracial than neighboring Sandoval (6.4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.