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Salem

County:
Fulton County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
2.412
State:
Arkansas

Salem is a city located in Fulton County, Arkansas. Salem has a 2026 population of 1,655. It is also the county seat of Fulton County. Salem is currently growing at a rate of 0.91% annually and its population has increased by 5.55% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,568 in 2020.

The median household income in Salem is $40,833 with a poverty rate of 29.09%. The median age in Salem is 39.3 years: 45.6 years for males, and 37.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 68.8 males.

1.7K
Total Population
686
Density (mi²)
15 0.91%
Growth

Salem Population

Salem Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,655150.91%
20251,640140.86%
20241,626171.06%
20231,60970.44%
20221,602291.84%
20211,57350.32%
20201,568-3-0.19%
20191,673221.33%
20181,651241.48%
20171,62760.37%
20161,621-6-0.37%
20151,62780.49%
20141,619-11-0.67%
20131,63000%
20121,630-8-0.49%
20111,63830.18%
20101,635-3-0.18%

Median Age

Overall: 39.3 years
Female: 37.4 years
Male: 45.6 years

Salem Adults

There are 1,203 adults, (334 of whom are seniors) in Salem.

Sex Ratio

Female: 960 (59.3%)
Male: 660 (40.7%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Salem includes 92.22% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,49492.22%
Two or more races825.06%
Black or African American402.47%
Asian40.25%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White70.43%
Two or more races50.31%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,48791.79%
Two or more races774.75%
Black or African American402.47%
Asian40.25%

Salem Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Salem 's average per capita income is $33,611. Household income levels show a median of $40,833. The poverty rate stands at 29.09%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$69,583-
Families$62,000$62,030
Households$40,833$53,519
Non Families$20,481$23,424

$33,611

Average Income

$40,833

Median Household Income

29.09%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)