West Salem, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
West Salem, Ohio
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City Hall (1899)
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Location of West Salem, Ohio
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Location of West Salem in Wayne County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Wayne |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.07 sq mi (2.77 km2) |
| • Land | 1.07 sq mi (2.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,093 ft (333 m) |
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| • Total | 1,430 |
| • Density | 1,340.21/sq mi (517.36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
44287
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| Area code(s) | 419 |
| FIPS code | 39-84196 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2400143 |
| Website | westsalemvillage.com |
West Salem is a small town located in Wayne County, Ohio. In 2020, about 1,430 people lived there. It's a friendly place where you can find a branch of the Wayne County Public Library, which is a great spot for reading and learning!
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History of West Salem
West Salem was officially started in the year 1834. This means people began planning and building the village around that time.
Geography of West Salem
West Salem is a village that covers a total area of about 1.09 square miles (2.77 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land, with only a tiny bit of water. This means it's mostly dry land where homes and buildings are located.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 713 | — | |
| 1880 | 878 | 23.1% | |
| 1890 | 756 | −13.9% | |
| 1900 | 656 | −13.2% | |
| 1910 | 642 | −2.1% | |
| 1920 | 636 | −0.9% | |
| 1930 | 645 | 1.4% | |
| 1940 | 700 | 8.5% | |
| 1950 | 860 | 22.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,017 | 18.3% | |
| 1970 | 1,058 | 4.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,357 | 28.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,534 | 13.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,501 | −2.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,464 | −2.5% | |
| 2020 | 1,430 | −2.3% | |
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This chart shows how the number of people living in West Salem has changed over many years, from 1870 to 2020.
Who Lives in West Salem?
In 2010, there were 1,464 people living in West Salem. These people lived in 558 different homes, and 393 of these were families. The village had about 1,343 people per square mile.
Many homes in West Salem had children under 18 living there. About half of the homes were married couples living together. Some homes had a single mom or a single dad. About a quarter of all homes were individuals living alone.
The average age of people in the village was about 37 years old. About 27% of the people were under 18, and about 11% were 65 or older. The number of males and females in the village was almost equal.
Famous People from West Salem
West Salem has been home to some interesting people! Here are a few:
- Dean Chance - He was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the major leagues.
- J.A. Hines - He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, which is a group of people who make laws for the state of Wisconsin.
- Zeola Hershey Misener - She was a suffragist, meaning she worked hard to get women the right to vote. She was also a member of the Indiana General Assembly.
- Ben Nichols - He was the founder of Wayne County Sports.
- Jacob Parrott - He was a soldier in the American Civil War and received the Medal of Honor in 1862 for his bravery.
See also
In Spanish: West Salem (Ohio) para niños
