Salem Population

2011–2026

809

2026 projection

38.1% since 2020 (increase)

02004006008001K20122014201620182020202220242026

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.
2026809-80.98%
2025817-171.02%
2023834-101.18%
2022844+12817.88%
2021716+13022.18%
2020586+27588.42%
2019311-33952.15%
2018650-8711.80%
2017737+30.41%
2016734-24124.72%

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Salem Demographics

30median age

Median age

Female45.5 yrs
Male29.1 yrs

Adults

717
64 seniors · 9%653 other adults

Sex

Female 38% · 348Male 62% · 568

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 9 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

$31,386median household income

Median household income

$31,386

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$12,049

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

54.2%

54.2% of residents

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

Salem Marital Status

49% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married49%39%67%
Never married42%50%26%
Divorced0%0%0%
Widowed2%0%7%
Separated7%11%0%

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