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Salem

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
4.223
State:
Indiana

Salem is a city located in Washington County, Indiana. Salem has a 2026 population of 6,416. It is also the county seat of Washington County. Salem is currently declining at a rate of -0.36% annually and its population has decreased by -2.14% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,556 in 2020.

The median household income in Salem is $56,538 with a poverty rate of 25.71%. The median age in Salem is 43.1 years: 38.7 years for males, and 46.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 101.4 males.

6.4K
Total Population
1,519
Density (mi²)
-23 -0.36%
Growth

Salem Population

Salem Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20266,416-23-0.36%
20256,439-24-0.37%
20246,463180.28%
20236,445-25-0.39%
20226,470-26-0.4%
20216,496-43-0.66%
20206,5563505.64%
20196,206110.18%
20186,195360.58%
20176,159-2-0.03%
20166,161-28-0.45%
20156,189-37-0.59%
20146,22630.05%
20136,223-16-0.26%
20126,239-57-0.91%
20116,296-27-0.43%
20106,32340.06%
20006,1725539.84%
19905,6193296.22%
19805,2902494.94%
19705,04149510.89%
19604,5461,27538.98%
19503,271772.41%
19403,19400%
19303,19435812.62%
19202,83600%

Median Age

Overall: 43.1 years
Female: 46.9 years
Male: 38.7 years

Salem Adults

There are 5,295 adults, (1,388 of whom are seniors) in Salem.

Sex Ratio

Female: 3,222 (49.7%)
Male: 3,267 (50.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Salem includes 95.22% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White6,17995.22%
Two or more races2593.99%
Other race430.66%
Black or African American80.12%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1291.99%
Other race400.62%
White80.12%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White6,17195.1%
Two or more races1302%
Black or African American80.12%
Other race30.05%

Salem Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Salem 's average per capita income is $38,583. Household income levels show a median of $56,538. The poverty rate stands at 25.71%.

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$85,965-
Families$69,646$76,041
Households$56,538$63,414
Non Families$28,406$40,031

$38,583

Average Income

$56,538

Median Household Income

25.71%

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)