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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Salem

Kentucky · 744 residents · 0.852 sq mi
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Salem has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,937. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $36,800. With a median age of 46.7, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 46.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

744
−3%vs 2000
vs 769 in 2000
1990 – 2025
873 / sq mi
−3%vs 2000
vs 903 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
46.7
−8%vs 2000
vs 50.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6537157788409021990201020202024Salem
2024780
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,937
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $29,196 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,979
−38%vs 2000
vs $16,156 in 2000
US average: $14,340
14.9%
+4.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$36,800
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $47,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$266
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $371 in 2000
US average: $450
79.9%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.1% in 2000
20.1% rent
2.2
+35%vs 2000
vs 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(758)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.3%(17)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(741)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(5)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.6%(20)
3
+17%vs 2000
vs 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.5%
−5.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
53.0%
−10.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 63.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.4%
−4.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.0 min
+29%vs 2000
vs 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Salem, Kentucky?

Salem, Kentucky has about 744 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Salem, Kentucky?

The typical household in Salem, Kentucky earns about $16,937 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Salem, Kentucky expensive?

In Salem, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $36,800, and the typical rent is about $266 a month.

How educated are people in Salem, Kentucky?

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

What is the poverty rate in Salem, Kentucky?

About 14.9% of people in Salem, Kentucky 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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