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Salem

Georgia · 310 residents · 8.824 sq mi
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Salem has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,714. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $96,700. With a median age of 45.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 97%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
310
−9%since 2000
from 339 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
35 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 38 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.9
+28%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1822433053664282000201020202024Salem
2024385
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,714
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,036 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2022
Per capita income
$18,028
+43%since 2000
from $12,591 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.8%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.308
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,700
+97%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$503
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $225 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.2%
−40.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
23.4% rent
Vacancy rate
24.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
41.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+53%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
2000 – 2022
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic1.6%(5)
Black97.4%(302)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.8%(15)
Diversity Score
5
−49%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
+36.4 ptssince 2000
from 51.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
43.5 min
+14%since 2000
from 38.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 95.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
17.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.7%
−46.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salem, Georgia?

Salem, Georgia has about 310 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Salem, Georgia?

The typical household in Salem, Georgia earns about $45,714 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 $96,700, and the typical rent is about $503 a month.

How educated are people in Salem, Georgia?

About 3.9% 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 7.8% of people in Salem, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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