Salem is located in Henry County, Iowa. Salem has a 2025 population of 798. Salem is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.
The average household income in Salem is $83,186 with a poverty rate of 9.4%.The median age in Salem is 41.1 years: 44.1 years for males, and 39.1 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Salem includes 79.07% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Black or African American and multiracial populations.
White (79.1%)
Two or more races (18.4%)
Asian (1.1%)
Other race (0.9%)
Black or African American (0.5%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 631 | 79.07% |
| Two or more races | 147 | 18.42% |
| Asian | 9 | 1.13% |
| Other race | 7 | 0.88% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.5% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Salem's average per capita income is $39,625. Household income levels show a median of $65,917. The poverty rate stands at 9.4%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $85,781 | - |
| Families | $80,625 | $96,567 |
| Households | $65,917 | $83,186 |
| Non Families | $33,750 | $40,279 |
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