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 $39,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Salem city?
- The poverty rate in Salem city is 9.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Salem city?
- $97,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Salem city?
- The median gross rent in Salem city is $593 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Salem city residents have a college degree?
- 17.2% of adults in Salem city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
4,673
Median Income
$39,200
Median Home Value
$97,200
Poverty Rate
9.9%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.8%
Median Age
42.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$8,783 (+28.9%)
Home Value:
+$19,900 (+25.7%)
Poverty Rate:
-14.7 pp (-59.8%)
Bachelor's+:
+3.5 pp (+25.5%)
Unemployment:
-3.1 pp (-39.2%)
Demographics
Total Population
4,673
Median Age
42.0
Female
56.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
White (non-Hisp.) 91.9%
Black 0.6%
Asian 0.1%
Two or More 6.1%
Other 0.3%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
0.8%
Puerto Rican
0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$39,200
±$5,659
-$29,720 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$51,140
Median Family Income
$54,914
Poverty Rate
9.9%
+1.5 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
15.8%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
26.0%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
22.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
9.1%
$10–15k
6.7%
$15–25k
19.1%
$25–35k
10.0%
$35–50k
12.9%
$50–75k
21.3%
$75–100k
9.6%
$100–150k
9.2%
$150–200k
1.8%
$200k+
0.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
2,325
Owner-Occupied
53.4%
Renter-Occupied
46.6%
Vacancy Rate
16.7%
Median Home Value
$97,200
-$118,400 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$593
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
23.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
25.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
11.9%
$50–100k
39.9%
$100–200k
18.5%
$200–300k
8.0%
$300–500k
4.2%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
40.1%
$500–1k
47.0%
$1–1.5k
5.0%
$1.5–2k
8.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
8.8%
1 vehicle
45.2%
2 vehicles
33.5%
3+
12.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
67.2%
Single-fam. att.
2.6%
2–4 units
14.9%
5–19 units
2.7%
20+ units
1.2%
Mobile home
2.4%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
11.4%
1940–1969
6.5%
1970–1999
18.8%
2000–2009
6.7%
2010+
7.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
83.5%
Bachelor's or Higher
17.2%
-14.7 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
4.8%
Some College / Associate
29.1%
Less Than High School
3.4%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
55.0%
Unemployment Rate
4.8%
+0.7 pp vs. state
Work from Home
5.3%
Self-Employed
1.8%
Government Workers
30.6%
Private For-Profit
67.6%
Industry
Edu/Health
32.4%
Arts/Entmt.
13.3%
Manufacturing
12.0%
Retail
11.1%
Public Admin
7.5%
Prof. Services
5.2%
Transportation
5.2%
Wholesale
2.4%
Construction
2.3%
Agriculture
1.8%
Finance
1.7%
Information
1.5%
Occupation
Management
31.7%
Production
22.9%
Food Prep
21.8%
Sales
18.2%
Construction
5.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
16.8 min
Drove Alone
89.5%
Carpool
4.2%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
5.3%
Walked
0.6%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,936
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
27.6%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
10.7%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.2%
5–9
5.9%
10–14
7.1%
15–19
7.2%
20–24
7.3%
25–34
9.9%
35–44
13.7%
45–54
9.2%
55–64
6.3%
65–74
6.8%
75–84
14.0%
85+
4.9%
Under 18: 23.3%
Working age (18–64): 76.7%
65 and over: 21.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.4%
Naturalized Citizen
52.9%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.1%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
10.2%
With a Disability
24.9%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
85.1%
Uninsured
14.9%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
80.5%
Has a Computer
88.9%
Same House 1 Year Ago
89.0%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023