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North Salem

Indiana · 518 residents · 0.343 sq mi
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North Salem has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $53,472. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $103,000.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
518
−12%since 2000
from 591 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,510 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,723 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.9
+19%since 2000
from 33.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3874966067158251990201020202024North Salem
2024741
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,472
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,923 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,526
+42%since 2000
from $18,034 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade15.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information14.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,000
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$586
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $575 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.2%
−30.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
24.9% rent
Vacancy rate
20.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.7%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
−8%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(583)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.7%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.1%(12)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(506)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(3)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other1.6%(8)
Diversity Score6.7%(35)
Diversity Score
7
+219%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+8%since 2000
from 24.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% 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
6.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.5%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
54.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.5%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Salem, Indiana?

North Salem, Indiana has about 518 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North Salem, Indiana?

The typical household in North Salem, Indiana earns about $53,472 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Salem, Indiana expensive?

In North Salem, Indiana, the median home is worth about $103,000, and the typical rent is about $586 a month.

How educated are people in North Salem, Indiana?

About 4.5% of adults age 25 and over in North Salem, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Salem, Indiana?

About 8.4% of people in North Salem, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Salem, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, North Salem, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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