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Salem

Missouri · 4,950 residents · 3.479 sq mi
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Salem has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,733. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $69,000. The poverty rate of 24.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% 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
4,950
+2%since 2000
from 4,854 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,423 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,395 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.5
+2%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Salem
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,733
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,648 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,560
+30%since 2000
from $12,766 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.434
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing5.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 7%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,000
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$501
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $330 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.5%
−25.6 ptssince 2000
from 57.0% in 2000
45.3% rent
Vacancy rate
14.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
−4%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(4,693)
Black0.7%(33)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(40)
Asian0.2%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(203)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(4,711)
Black0.5%(26)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(58)
Asian0.2%(8)
Other1.2%(60)
Diversity Score7.6%(378)
Diversity Score
8
+82%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.9%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+36%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.7%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
53.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.8%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salem, Missouri?

Salem, Missouri has about 4,950 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Salem, Missouri?

The typical household in Salem, Missouri earns about $28,733 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Salem, Missouri expensive?

In Salem, Missouri, the median home is worth about $69,000, and the typical rent is about $501 a month.

How educated are people in Salem, Missouri?

About 12.6% of adults age 25 and over in Salem, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Salem, Missouri?

About 24.7% of people in Salem, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Salem, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Salem, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 464 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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