Demographics & People — West Salem, Ohio
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,301 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~600 |
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| Median Age | 46.0 |
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| Total Households | 596 |
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| Family Households | 416 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.18 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0413 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,254 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 439 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 381 |
| English | 280 |
| Irish | 172 |
| Other groups | 165 |
| American | 163 |
| Italian | 104 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 77 |
| Hungarian | 60 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 60 |
Language
| English Only | 1,216 |
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| Spanish | 4 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,220 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 56 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,192 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 30.1 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 5.1% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for West Salem, Ohio.
