West Salem, OH

Census Place

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2023 Population

1,301

14.9% 1-year decline

US Senator

Bernie Moreno

Republican Party

US Senator

Jon Husted

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

44.6

8.78% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$57,917

5.92% 1-year decline

2023 Median Property Value

$123,000

15.6% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

622

17.6% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, West Salem, OH had a population of 1.3k people with a median age of 44.6 and a median household income of $57,917. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of West Salem, OH declined from 1,528 to 1,301, a −14.9% decrease and its median household income declined from $61,563 to $57,917, a −5.92% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in West Salem, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (94.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.23%), White (Hispanic) (1.69%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Hispanic) (0.384%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0%).

None of the households in West Salem, OH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.6% of the residents in West Salem, OH are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in West Salem, OH was $123,000, and the homeownership rate was 80.5%.

Most people in West Salem, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.3 minutes. The average car ownership in West Salem, OH was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

West Salem, OH is home to a population of 1.3k people, from which 99.6% are citizens. As of 2023, 0.384% of West Salem, OH residents were born outside of the country (5 people).

In 2023, there were 29.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.23k people) in West Salem, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 42 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 22 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.6%

2023 Citizenship

100%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.6% of West Salem, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in West Salem, OH was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in West Salem, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in West Salem, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
1.23k ± 269
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
42 ± 45.2
White (Hispanic)
22 ± 32

2.08%

Hispanic Population

27 people

2.08% of the people in West Salem, OH are hispanic (27 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in West Salem, OH as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for West Salem, OH.

Most Common Origin

India
65,962 ± 6,288 people
Mexico
43,233 ± 5,095 people
China
34,193 ± 4,533 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of West Salem, OH was India, the natal country of 65,962 West Salem, OH residents, followed by Mexico with 43,233 and China with 34,193.

Foreign-Born Population

0.384%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

5 people

As of 2023, 0.384% of West Salem, OH residents (5 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in West Salem, OH was 0%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in West Salem, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Economy

The economy of West Salem, OH employs 622 people. The largest industries in West Salem, OH are Manufacturing (164 people), Retail Trade (116 people), and Wholesale Trade (72 people), and the highest paying industries are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($81,875), Transportation & Warehousing ($81,875), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($71,563).

Males in Ohio have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,975. The income inequality in Ohio (measured using the Gini index) is N/A, which is N/A than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

622

2023 Value

± 159

−17.6%

1 Year decline

± 40.7%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in West Salem, OH declined at a rate of −17.6%, from 755 employees to 622 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in West Salem, OH, are Production Occupations (98 people), Sales & Related Occupations (96 people), and Material Moving Occupations (73 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of West Salem, OH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Ohio (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

622

2023 Value

± 159

−17.6%

1 Year decline

± 40.7%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in West Salem, OH declined at a rate of −17.6%, from 755 employees to 622 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in West Salem, OH, are Manufacturing (164 people), Retail Trade (116 people), and Wholesale Trade (72 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of West Salem, OH, though some of these residents may live in West Salem, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

1.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 5.51M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 1.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 15.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Ohio.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43.9%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.489%).

Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted are the senators currently representing the state of Ohio. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for West Salem, OH. Showing the available data for Ohio.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (55.1%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (43.9%)
Democratic Party
Chase Oliver (0.489%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43.9%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.489%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Ohio for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Ohio

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Bernie Moreno

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Jon Husted

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 21, 2025
While elections for full class 3 terms will take place in 2028, Ohio will hold a special election in 2026 to elect a senator to complete the remainder of JD Vance's term.

Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted are the senators currently representing Ohio.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Ohio over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Ohio

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Ohio have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.724% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.686% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (3.05M), Some college (1.98M), and Bachelors Degree (1.63M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in West Salem, OH was $123,000 in 2023, which is 0.405 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $106,400 to $123,000, a 15.6% increase. The homeownership rate in West Salem, OH is 80.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in West Salem, OH have an average commute time of 28.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in West Salem, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$123,000

Median Property Value 2023

±$20,283

$480

Median Property Taxes

±$137

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In West Salem, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in West Salem, OH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

80.5%

Homeownership

2023

56.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 80.5% of the housing units in West Salem, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 82.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in West Salem, OH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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The following map shows all of the places in West Salem, OH colored by their Median Household Income (N/A).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$57,917

Median Household Income

± $19,408

596

Number of Households

± 143

In 2023, the median household income of the 596 households in West Salem, OH declined from $57,917 from the previous year's value of $61,563.

The following chart displays the households in West Salem, OH distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for West Salem, OH is from West Salem, OH.

N/A Wage GINI in N/A

In N/A, the income inequality in N/A was N/A according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a N/A N/A from N/A to N/A, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat N/A even. The GINI for N/A was N/A than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed N/A evenly in N/A in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in West Salem, OH across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (79.7%)
Walked (8.84%)
Carpooled (7.04%)

In 2023, 79.7% of workers in West Salem, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (8.84%) and those who carpooled to work (7.04%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

28.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in West Salem, OH have a longer commute time (28.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.02% of the workforce in West Salem, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in West Salem, OH compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in West Salem, OH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in West Salem, OH have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

N/A% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in West Salem, OH (N/A out of N/A people) live below the poverty line, a number that is approximately the same as the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in West Salem, OH is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

89.2% of the population of West Salem, OH has health coverage, with 31.4% on employee plans, 26% on Medicaid, 23.2% on Medicare, 7.76% on non-group plans, and 0.922% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Wayne County, OH see 2030 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.75% increase from the previous year (1995 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2122 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 268 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,030 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Wayne County, OH

Primary care physicians in Wayne County, OH see an average of 2,030 patients per year. This represents a 1.75% increase from the previous year (1,995 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Wayne County, OH in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20% under 18 years, 17.9% between 18 and 34 years, 38.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.5% were men and 47.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

10.8%

Uninsured

31.4%

Employer Coverage

26%

Medicaid

23.2%

Medicare

7.76%

Non-Group

0.922%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in West Salem, OH declined by 19.4% from 13.4% to 10.8%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in West Salem, OH changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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