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Salem

Georgia · 385 residents · 8.824 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $91,000. With a median age of 57.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 57.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
385
+14%since 2000
from 339 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
44 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 38 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
57.5
+61%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1822433053664282000201020202024Salem
2024385
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$34,062
+171%since 2000
from $12,591 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.8%
+41.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.510
+65%since 2010
from 0.308 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade23.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction18.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,000
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$460
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $225 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.4%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
28.6% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.3%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic2.9%(10)
Black95.9%(325)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.3%(32)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.7%(18)
Black91.9%(354)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(4)
Diversity Score19%(73)
Diversity Score
19
+104%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
60.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 51.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
−39%since 2000
from 38.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.9%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 95.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
25.1%
+25.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 2.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.7%
−23.6 ptssince 2011
from 76.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
43.0%
+33.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.7%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.7%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
40.3%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.5%
+13.9 ptssince 2012
from 6.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.8%
−63.9 ptssince 2013
from 77.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
36.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2017
from 40.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salem, Georgia?

Salem, Georgia has about 385 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Salem, Georgia expensive?

In Salem, Georgia, the median home is worth about $91,000, and the typical rent is about $460 a month.

How educated are people in Salem, Georgia?

About 18.1% of adults age 25 and over in Salem, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Salem, Georgia?

About 18.4% of people in Salem, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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