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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Salem

Georgia · 339 residents · 8.824 sq mi
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Salem has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,036. Population has held roughly steady since 2009. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $38,800. Households here earn about 34% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

339
−2%vs 2009
vs 347 in 2009
2000 – 2024
38 / sq mi
−2%vs 2009
vs 39 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 242
35.8
+21%vs 2009
vs 29.6 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 20002024
1822433053664282000201020202024Salem
2024385
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,036
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $42,625 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2022
$12,591
−28%vs 2009
vs $17,566 in 2009
US average: $21,522
15.5%
+3.7 ptsvs 2009
vs 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$38,800
−50%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $96,900 in 2009
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2024
$225
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $453 in 2009
US average: $602
77.4%
−9.5 ptsvs 2009
vs 86.9% in 2009
22.6% rent
1.4
−39%vs 2009
vs 2.3 in 2009
2000 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic1.2%(4)
Black98.8%(343)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.8%(10)
2000
White, non-Hispanic2.9%(10)
Black95.9%(325)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score9.3%(32)
9
+227%vs 2009
vs 3 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

2.3%
+0.6 ptsvs 2009
vs 1.8% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
51.4%
−27.6 ptsvs 2009
vs 78.9% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
0.0%
−1.8 ptsvs 2009
vs 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

38.1 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Salem, Georgia?

Salem, Georgia has about 339 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Salem, Georgia?

The typical household in Salem, Georgia earns about $28,036 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Salem, Georgia expensive?

In Salem, Georgia, the median home is worth about $38,800, and the typical rent is about $225 a month.

How educated are people in Salem, Georgia?

About 2.3% 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 15.5% of people in Salem, Georgia 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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