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Salem

Nebraska · 112 residents · 0.621 sq mi
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Salem has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,250. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 26 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $20,800. With a median age of 49.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 27% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
112
−19%since 2000
from 138 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
180 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 222 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.8
+12%since 2000
from 44.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
741021311591881990201020202024Salem
2024102
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,250
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$18,880
+42%since 2000
from $13,325 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
1.2%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.267
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade48.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information23.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade1.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$20,800
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$333
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $225 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.8%
−60.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.2% in 2000
9.6% rent
Vacancy rate
11.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
8.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−66.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.6
−19%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(111)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+83%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.9%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.1%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
2.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
3.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.9%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
46.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.8%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salem, Nebraska?

Salem, Nebraska has about 112 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Salem, Nebraska?

The typical household in Salem, Nebraska earns about $36,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Salem, Nebraska expensive?

In Salem, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $20,800, and the typical rent is about $333 a month.

How educated are people in Salem, Nebraska?

About 9.2% 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 12.3% 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 34 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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