Salem is a city located in Henry County, Iowa. Salem has a 2025 population of 378. Salem is currently declining at a rate of -1.05% annually and its population has decreased by -4.79% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 397 in 2020.
The average household income in Salem is $60,379 with a poverty rate of 10.19%.The median age in Salem is 48.2 years: 48.1 years for males, and 48.3 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Salem includes 79.61% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, other race and multiracial populations.
White (79.6%)
Two or more races (16.3%)
Asian (2.5%)
Black or African American (1.1%)
Other race (0.5%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 289 | 79.61% |
| Two or more races | 59 | 16.25% |
| Asian | 9 | 2.48% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 1.1% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.55% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Salem's average per capita income is $34,271. Household income levels show a median of $59,583. The poverty rate stands at 10.19%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $80,500 | - |
| Families | $77,500 | $70,399 |
| Households | $59,583 | $60,379 |
| Non Families | $30,625 | $35,679 |
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