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Salem, IL


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Salem, Illinois

Salem, Illinois, in Marion county, is 72 miles E of St. Louis, Missouri. The city has a population of 7,909.

The People and Families of Salem

In Salem, about 52% of adults are married.

The government tells us that Salem features an unusually large number of women. People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Salem had a median family income of $42,070.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Salem residents, with $4,000. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Salem Housing

In Salem, 70% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. And yes, you can rent a place in the city without breaking the bank.

Commuting

In Salem, 95% of commuters drive to work. Most residents would agree that driving around Salem is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

High Points

Salem strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophySalem Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Salem Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Salem, IL

Comparing Salem to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens99
Female Share of the Population99
Age of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Women56
Well-Paid Single Men54
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Male Share of the Population32
Racial Diversity26

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty54
People in Middle Class or Better53
Median Family Income44
College Educated Adults35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work88
Working at Home44
Public Transportation Use12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents109
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Property Taxes77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69
Housing Recently Built57
Seasonal and Vacation Housing35

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