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Salem

Nebraska · 80 residents (2025 est.) · 0.621 sq mi
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Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 36 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $42,500. With a median age of 62.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 62.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
102
−26%since 2000
from 138 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
164 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 222 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
62.3
+41%since 2000
from 44.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:80 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
741021311591881990201020202024Salem
2024102
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$52,828
+296%since 2000
from $13,325 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
+24.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.449
+68%since 2010
from 0.267 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information54.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$42,500
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
56.1%
−33.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.2% in 2000
43.9% rent
Vacancy rate
14.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
3.1%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−66.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(132)
Black0.7%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.5%(8)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98%(100)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.8%(5)
Diversity Score
5
−12%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
96.9%
+31.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.1%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
35.9%
−36.0 ptssince 2011
from 71.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.2%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.7%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
36.3%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.9%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2012
from 19.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
23.5%
−64.2 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.2%
+14.4 ptssince 2017
from 76.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salem, Nebraska?

Salem, Nebraska has about 102 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Salem, Nebraska expensive?

In Salem, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $42,500.

How educated are people in Salem, Nebraska?

About 2.3% of adults age 25 and over in Salem, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Salem, Nebraska?

About 8.8% of people in Salem, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Salem, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Salem, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 44 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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

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