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Salem

Georgia · 307 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 $25,000. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $48,100. With a median age of 53.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 59% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
307
−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: 280
Median age
53.8
+50%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1822433053664282000201020202024Salem
2024385
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,000
−41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,036 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2022
Per capita income
$16,590
+32%since 2000
from $12,591 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
3.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.3%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade35.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance21.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical21.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade19.9%
US avg: 10%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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
$48,100
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$434
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $225 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
30.0% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+39%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic7.8%(24)
Black89.3%(274)
Hispanic / Latino1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score20.6%(63)
Diversity Score
21
+121%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
56.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 51.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
−37%since 2000
from 38.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
60.3%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 95.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 2.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.9%
−23.4 ptssince 2011
from 76.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
3.8%
−66.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.3%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
42.7%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.0%
−58.7 ptssince 2013
from 77.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salem, Georgia?

Salem, Georgia has about 307 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Salem, Georgia?

The typical household in Salem, Georgia earns about $25,000 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 $48,100, and the typical rent is about $434 a month.

How educated are people in Salem, Georgia?

About 3.3% 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 5.3% of people in Salem, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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