West Salem, Salem, OR Demographics
What is the population of West Salem?
There are 34,148 residents in West Salem, with a median age of 39.4. Of this, 49.2% are males and 50.8% are females. US-born citizens make up 92.56% of the resident pool in West Salem, while non-US-born citizens account for 4.45%. Additionally, 3% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 28,757 people in West Salem currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 34,148 | 0.9% |
| Male Population | 16,800 | 0.3% |
| Female Population | 17,348 | 1.4% |
Male Population 49.2%
Female Population 50.8%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 39.4 | 0.5% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 31,606 | 1.7% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 1,518 | -10.3% |
| Not Citizen | 1,024 | -5.5% |
Citizen U.S. Born 92.56%
Citizen not U.S. Born 4.45%
Not Citizen 3%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 120 | -26.4% |
| Moved from Same County | 1,262 | -2.8% |
| Moved from Same State | 3,037 | 3.4% |
| Moved from Different State | 708 | 2.2% |
| Same House as Last Year | 28,757 | 0.9% |
Moved from Abroad 0.35%
Moved from Same County 3.72%
Moved from Same State 8.96%
Moved from Different State 2.09%
Same House as Last Year 84.87%
What are the employment statistics in West Salem?
White-collar workers make up 85.16% of the working population in West Salem, while blue-collar employees account for 14.84%. There are also 1,569 entrepreneurs in West Salem (10.15% of the workforce); 9,130 workers employed in private companies (59.09%); and 3,535 people working in governmental institutions (22.88%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 13,159 | -0.4% |
| Blue Collar | 2,293 | 0.5% |
White Collar 85.16%
Blue Collar 14.84%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 1,569 | -9.6% |
| Private Companies | 9,130 | 1.4% |
| Governmental Workers | 3,535 | 1.5% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 1,218 | -4.0% |
Self Employees 10.15%
Private Companies 59.09%
Governmental Workers 22.88%
Not for Profit Companies 7.88%
How many households are there in West Salem?
There are a total of 13,581 households in West Salem, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 67.76% of these West Salem households, while non-family units account for the remaining 32.24%. Additionally, 32.73% of households have children and 67.27% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 13,581 | 3.3% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 9,202 | 2.7% |
| Non-Family Households | 4,379 | 4.6% |
Family Households 67.76%
Non-Family Households 32.24%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 4,445 | 0.8% |
| Households without Children | 9,136 | 4.6% |
Households with Children 32.73%
Households without Children 67.27%
What are the median and average incomes in West Salem?
The average annual household income in West Salem is $122,610, while the median household income sits at $85,908 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $102,155, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $118,864. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $54,696 and $69,118, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $122,610 | 12.9% |
| Median Household Income | $85,908 | 8.3% |
| People below Poverty Level | 6 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 30,682 | 0.8% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in West Salem?
There are 14,239 housing units in West Salem, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1986. Of the 13,581 occupied housing units in West Salem, 64.16% are owner-occupied, while 35.84% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 72.91% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $439,600. In general, housing costs reach $1,542 per month in West Salem.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 14,239 | 3.5% |
| Median Year Built | 1986 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 582 | 32.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 677 | 4.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 791 | -10.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1,691 | -11.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 2,581 | 5.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1,395 | -3.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,981 | -0.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 3,325 | 4.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 1,171 | 48.2% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 45 | 125.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 13,581 | 3.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 8,714 | 1.4% |
| Renter Occupied | $4,867 | 6.8% |
Owner Occupied 64.16%
Renter Occupied 35.84%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 6,353 | 2.7% |
| Without Mortgage | 2,361 | -1.7% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $439,600 | 22.1% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $379,700 | 12.2% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,542 | 8.3% |
With Mortgage 72.91%
Without Mortgage 27.09%
What is the level of education in West Salem?
Approximately 25.37% of the population in West Salem holds a high school degree (that's 6,598 residents), while 25.64% have attained a college certificate (8,045 locals) and 21.82% have a bachelor's degree (5,673 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 497 | 2.0% |
| Some High School | 6,598 | 3.6% |
| Some College | 8,045 | -0.1% |
| Associate Degree | 2,359 | 4.7% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 5,673 | 1.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,208 | 4.1% |
No High School 1.91%
Some High School 25.37%
Some College 25.64%
Associate Degree 9.07%
Bachelor's Degree 21.82%
Graduate Degree 16.18%
What is the marital status of West Salem residents?
A total of 7,305 people in West Salem have never been married (which represents 26.37% of the total population), while 15,389 of them are wedded (55.55%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 216 (0.78%) and 3,481 (12.57%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 7,305 | 5.9% |
| Married | 15,389 | 0.5% |
| Separated | 216 | 19.3% |
| Widowed | 1,526 | 8.8% |
| Divorced | 3,481 | 3,481.0% |
Never Married 26.37%
Married 55.55%
Separated 0.78%
Widowed 5.51%
Divorced 12.57%
What are the most common means of transportation in West Salem?
The top three means of transportation people in West Salem use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 11,875 residents commute by car, 214 prefer going to work by walking and 205 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 11,875 | -2.9% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 205 | 25.0% |
| Bicycle | 69 | -2.8% |
| Motorcycle | 14 | 100.0% |
| Walk | 214 | 32.1% |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.