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Salem

Kentucky · 769 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 $29,196. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $47,000. With a median age of 50.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 50.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

769
+3%since 1990
from 744 in 1990
1990 – 2025
903 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 873 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
50.9
+9%since 1990
from 46.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6537157788409021990201020202024Salem
2024780
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,196
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,937 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,156
+62%since 1990
from $9,979 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.7%
−4.2 ptssince 1990
from 14.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$47,000
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$371
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $266 in 1990
US average: $602
80.1%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 79.9% in 1990
19.9% rent
1.6
−26%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(741)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(5)
Asian0.4%(3)
Diversity Score2.6%(20)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(758)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.3%(17)
2
−14%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.8%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
63.7%
+10.6 ptssince 1990
from 53.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.8%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 1.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.5 min
−23%since 1990
from 24.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 769 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Salem, Kentucky?

The typical household in Salem, Kentucky earns about $29,196 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 $47,000, and the typical rent is about $371 a month.

How educated are people in Salem, Kentucky?

About 9.8% 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 10.7% of people in Salem, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Salem, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Salem, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 25 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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