Census Bureau data for Salem city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Salem city
- What is the median household income in Salem city?
- The median household income in Salem city is $57,083 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Salem city?
- The poverty rate in Salem city is 16.3% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Salem city?
- $99,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Salem city?
- The median gross rent in Salem city is $752 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Salem city residents have a college degree?
- 14.8% of adults in Salem city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
7,341
Median Income
$57,083
Median Home Value
$99,800
Poverty Rate
16.3%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.6%
Median Age
38.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$16,634 (+41.1%)
Home Value:
+$21,300 (+27.1%)
Poverty Rate:
-1.9 pp (-10.4%)
Bachelor's+:
+1.0 pp (+7.2%)
Unemployment:
-8.9 pp (-77.4%)
Demographics
Total Population
7,341
Median Age
38.0
Female
53.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%
White (non-Hisp.) 90.0%
Black 4.2%
Asian 0.9%
Two or More 2.9%
Other 2.0%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Korean
0.6%
Vietnamese
0.2%
Filipino
0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$57,083
±$8,093
-$24,619 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$74,943
Median Family Income
$69,438
Poverty Rate
16.3%
+8.1 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
21.4%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
21.9%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
27.2%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
7.3%
$10–15k
6.3%
$15–25k
10.8%
$25–35k
6.9%
$35–50k
11.2%
$50–75k
19.3%
$75–100k
14.4%
$100–150k
14.3%
$150–200k
3.8%
$200k+
5.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
3,340
Owner-Occupied
62.8%
Renter-Occupied
37.2%
Vacancy Rate
7.8%
Median Home Value
$99,800
-$150,700 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$752
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
19.6%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
23.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
17.7%
$50–100k
32.5%
$100–200k
22.3%
$200–300k
13.9%
$300–500k
2.2%
$500k–$1M
0.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
22.6%
$500–1k
55.3%
$1–1.5k
17.2%
$1.5–2k
3.5%
$2–2.5k
1.4%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
8.4%
1 vehicle
38.5%
2 vehicles
37.5%
3+
15.5%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
70.0%
Single-fam. att.
0.2%
2–4 units
4.3%
5–19 units
2.3%
20+ units
3.2%
Mobile home
9.2%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
12.8%
1940–1969
9.2%
1970–1999
22.1%
2000–2009
5.7%
2010+
1.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
92.9%
Bachelor's or Higher
14.8%
-22.4 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
2.7%
Some College / Associate
26.4%
Less Than High School
3.1%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
61.8%
Unemployment Rate
2.6%
-3.2 pp vs. state
Work from Home
4.8%
Self-Employed
3.5%
Government Workers
15.7%
Private For-Profit
80.1%
Industry
Edu/Health
26.9%
Manufacturing
17.6%
Arts/Entmt.
12.3%
Retail
11.3%
Transportation
8.0%
Finance
5.1%
Public Admin
4.0%
Prof. Services
2.8%
Construction
2.8%
Wholesale
1.8%
Agriculture
1.3%
Occupation
Management
28.6%
Production
23.1%
Food Prep
22.3%
Sales
19.5%
Construction
6.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
12.4 min
Drove Alone
82.3%
Carpool
9.6%
Public Transit
0.3%
Work from Home
4.8%
Walked
1.8%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
3,080
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
38.7%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
16.4%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
6.5%
5–9
5.5%
10–14
7.4%
15–19
6.9%
20–24
5.9%
25–34
14.2%
35–44
12.1%
45–54
13.2%
55–64
5.2%
65–74
4.7%
75–84
10.1%
85+
5.3%
Under 18: 25.0%
Working age (18–64): 75.0%
65 and over: 18.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.3%
Naturalized Citizen
45.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.3%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
45.0%
Latin America
40.0%
Africa
15.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
5.6%
With a Disability
18.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
91.9%
Uninsured
8.1%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
84.1%
Has a Computer
88.2%
Same House 1 Year Ago
82.6%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023