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Salem

Indiana · 6,371 residents · 4.223 sq mi
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Salem has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,065. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $93,900. The poverty rate of 27.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,371
+3%since 2000
from 6,172 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,509 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,462 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.7
+8%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Salem
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,065
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,256 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,552
+32%since 2000
from $16,299 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.1%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.7%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.1%
US avg: 10%
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,900
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$628
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $410 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.5%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
37.5% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+13%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(6,072)
Black0%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(26)
Asian0.2%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(108)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(5,942)
Black0.5%(31)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(84)
Asian0.7%(44)
Other1.9%(121)
Diversity Score10.9%(696)
Diversity Score
11
+525%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.2%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+72%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−8.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 61.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.9%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.9%
−72.2 ptssince 2013
from 84.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salem, Indiana?

Salem, Indiana has about 6,371 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Salem, Indiana?

The typical household in Salem, Indiana earns about $38,065 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Salem, Indiana expensive?

In Salem, Indiana, the median home is worth about $93,900, and the typical rent is about $628 a month.

How educated are people in Salem, Indiana?

About 12.2% of adults age 25 and over in Salem, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Salem, Indiana?

About 27.7% of people in Salem, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Salem, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Salem, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 752 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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