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Salome

Arizona · 1,530 residents · 33.325 sq mi
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Salome has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,364. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $88,500. With a median age of 64.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 28.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 64.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,530
−9%since 2000
from 1,690 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
46 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 51 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
64.4
+13%since 2000
from 56.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
6109041K1K2K2000201020202024Salome
2024730
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,364
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,866 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,980
+32%since 2000
from $12,872 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
4.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
28.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 23.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.363
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction13.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance12.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing12.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services8.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,500
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$488
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $277 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.0%
−55.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
12.9% rent
Vacancy rate
39.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.9%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+63%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(1,292)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino18.5%(313)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.3%(681)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82%(1,255)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino15.8%(241)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score35.1%(537)
Diversity Score
35
−13%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.3%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.8%
+21.1 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.4 min
+18%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
50.0%
+19.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
26.7%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.7%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.9%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
46.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
17.5%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
32.9%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salome, Arizona?

Salome, Arizona has about 1,530 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Salome, Arizona?

The typical household in Salome, Arizona earns about $26,364 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Salome, Arizona expensive?

In Salome, Arizona, the median home is worth about $88,500, and the typical rent is about $488 a month.

How educated are people in Salome, Arizona?

About 20.3% of adults age 25 and over in Salome, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Salome, Arizona?

About 28.4% of people in Salome, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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