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Salem

County:
Dent County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
3.479
State:
Missouri

Salem is a city located in Dent County, Missouri. Salem has a 2026 population of 4,768. It is also the county seat of Dent County. Salem is currently growing at a rate of 0.44% annually and its population has increased by 2.74% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,641 in 2020.

The median household income in Salem is $43,923 with a poverty rate of 11.05%. The median age in Salem is 42.3 years: 40.3 years for males, and 44.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 81.9 males.

4.8K
Total Population
1,371
Density (mi²)
21 0.44%
Growth

Salem Population

Salem Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20264,768210.44%
20254,747210.44%
20244,726140.3%
20234,712591.27%
20224,653-5-0.11%
20214,65870.15%
20204,641-261-5.32%
20194,902-19-0.39%
20184,921170.35%
20174,904120.25%
20164,892-67-1.35%
20154,95950.1%
20144,954-10-0.2%
20134,964210.42%
20124,943290.59%
20114,914-40-0.81%
20104,95440.08%
20004,8543688.2%
19904,486320.72%
19804,454912.09%
19704,36349312.74%
19603,8702597.17%
19503,61146014.6%
19403,15100%

Median Age

Overall: 42.3 years
Female: 44.4 years
Male: 40.3 years

Salem Adults

There are 3,658 adults, (1,025 of whom are seniors) in Salem.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,571 (55%)
Male: 2,106 (45%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Salem includes 91.66% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, Asian, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,28791.66%
Two or more races2876.14%
Black or African American481.03%
Native American400.86%
Asian80.17%
Other race70.15%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White340.73%
Two or more races330.71%
Black or African American70.15%
Other race40.09%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,25390.93%
Two or more races2545.43%
Black or African American410.88%
Native American400.86%
Asian80.17%
Other race30.06%

Salem Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Salem 's average per capita income is $35,949. Household income levels show a median of $43,923. The poverty rate stands at 11.05%.

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$72,917-
Families$62,593$74,283
Households$43,923$64,164
Non Families$22,034$49,401

$35,949

Average Income

$43,923

Median Household Income

11.05%

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)