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Salem city, IL

ZIP 62881 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 62881

62881 has a population of 11,218 with a median age of 40.7 yrs (49.2% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
92.8%+51% vs US avg
x
Black
2.8%-77% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.8%-87% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
0.2%-99% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
3.4%
x
Age Groups
0–17
23.1%+5% vs US avg
x
18–64
58.0%-6% vs US avg
x
65+
18.9%+16% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
6.5%-41% vs US avg
x
High school
38.1%+46% vs US avg
x
Some college
37.3%+29% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
18.1%-46% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
54.2%+13% vs US avg
x
Never married
27.8%-18% vs US avg
x
Divorced
10.4%+1% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.5%
x
Diversity Index
14/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
14.7%+28% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
8.3%-40% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.0%+17% vs US avg
x
Disability
20.1%+50% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
10.9%+35% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
62.4%+976% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 62881

Poverty Rate
14.7%+28% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.0%+17% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
8.3%-40% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
10.9%+35% vs US avg
x
Disability
20.1%+50% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
7.8%-3% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
16.5%+41% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
62.4%+976% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population11,218
Median age40.7
Poverty rate14.7%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White92.8%
Hispanic0.2%
Black2.8%
Asian0.8%
Foreign-born8.3%