Salem Population

2010–2026

702

2026 projection

1.5% since 2020 (decrease)

0200400600800201020122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Salem. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
2026702-20.28%
2025704-10.14%
2024705-70.98%
2023712-30.42%
2022715+10.14%
2021714+10.14%
2020713-131.79%
2019726-50.68%
2018731-30.41%
2017734+40.55%

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Salem Demographics

45.3median age

Median age

Female56.6 yrs
Male36.3 yrs

Adults

619
213 seniors · 34%406 other adults

Sex

Female 49% · 382Male 51% · 398

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 8 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Salem Income

$61,667median household income

Median household income

$61,667

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$42,222

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

25.5%

About 1 in 4 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Salem Marital Status

38% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married38%45%32%
Never married28%33%23%
Divorced16%11%21%
Widowed16%8%23%
Separated2%3%<1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201