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Salemburg

North Carolina · 435 residents · 0.975 sq mi
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Salemburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,273. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $113,300. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 29% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
435
−7%since 2000
from 469 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
446 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 481 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.3
+6%since 2000
from 45.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2653614585556511990201020202024Salemburg
2024550
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,273
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,886 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,159
−2%since 2000
from $18,536 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.9%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.384
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services16.8%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Information4.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.1%
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
$113,300
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$642
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $443 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.8%
−44.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
30.8% rent
Vacancy rate
12.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.6%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+84%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(405)
Black7.9%(37)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(16)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.7%(125)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(380)
Black7.1%(31)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(9)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0.8%(4)
Diversity Score24.1%(105)
Diversity Score
24
−10%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+44%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 92.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
1.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% 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
5.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.9%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
Female
61.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.4%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salemburg, North Carolina?

Salemburg, North Carolina has about 435 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Salemburg, North Carolina?

The typical household in Salemburg, North Carolina earns about $32,273 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Salemburg, North Carolina expensive?

In Salemburg, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $113,300, and the typical rent is about $642 a month.

How educated are people in Salemburg, North Carolina?

About 17.8% of adults age 25 and over in Salemburg, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Salemburg, North Carolina?

About 14.9% of people in Salemburg, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Salemburg, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Salemburg, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 46 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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