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Salome

Arizona · 1,162 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 $32,946. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 528 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $61,700. With a median age of 68.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 46% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 68.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,162
−31%since 2000
from 1,690 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
35 / sq mi
−31%since 2000
from 51 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
68.1
+20%since 2000
from 56.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
6109041K1K2K2000201020202024Salome
2024730
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,946
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,866 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,486
+51%since 2000
from $12,872 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 23.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing35.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction35.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing21%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance12.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services12.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,700
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
83.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
16.1% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−9%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.1%(908)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino16%(186)
Asian0.9%(10)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score37.2%(432)
Diversity Score
37
−8%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.6%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+69.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−21.5 ptssince 2011
from 21.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
21.4%
−11.0 ptssince 2011
from 32.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
−69.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.1%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
58.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
10.9%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−77.1 ptssince 2013
from 82.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salome, Arizona?

Salome, Arizona has about 1,162 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Salome, Arizona?

The typical household in Salome, Arizona earns about $32,946 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 $61,700.

How educated are people in Salome, Arizona?

About 3.4% 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 23.6% of people in Salome, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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