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Salem

Nebraska · 83 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 $38,889. Population has fallen 40% since 2000, a loss of 55 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $36,400. With a median age of 57.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 38% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 57.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
83
−40%since 2000
from 138 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
134 / sq mi
−40%since 2000
from 222 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
57.2
+29%since 2000
from 44.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
741021311591881990201020202024Salem
2024102
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,889
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$22,677
+70%since 2000
from $13,325 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade25.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade19.4%
US avg: 10%
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$36,400
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
85.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 89.2% in 2000
14.3% rent
Afford Score
0.9
+31%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(80)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.6%(5)
Diversity Score15.5%(13)
Diversity Score
15
+183%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.6 min
+120%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
48.3%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
28.4%
−43.5 ptssince 2011
from 71.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.1%
−72.6 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salem, Nebraska?

Salem, Nebraska has about 83 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Salem, Nebraska?

The typical household in Salem, Nebraska earns about $38,889 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 $36,400.

How educated are people in Salem, Nebraska?

About 10.5% 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 18.3% 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 63 residents, a change of about -43 percent over that period.

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