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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Salem

New Jersey · 5,857 residents · 2.344 sq mi
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Salem has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,846. Population has declined 15% since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $74,100. The poverty rate of 26.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 53% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,857
−15%since 1990
from 6,883 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,499 / sq mi
−15%since 1990
from 2,936 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.5
+11%since 1990
from 30.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Salem
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,846
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,100 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,559
+38%since 1990
from $9,810 in 1990
US average: $21,522
26.6%
−7.2 ptssince 1990
from 33.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$74,100
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $52,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$444
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $314 in 1990
US average: $602
41.0%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 41.8% in 1990
59.0% rent
2.9
−6%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic46.9%(3,226)
Black51%(3,507)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(169)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score67.8%(4,667)
2000
White, non-Hispanic35.9%(2,101)
Black55.7%(3,260)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(286)
Asian0.2%(14)
Diversity Score66%(3,866)
66
−3%since 1990
from 68 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.9%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 7.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.8%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 66.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.8%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.6 min
−2%since 1990
from 16.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Salem, New Jersey?

Salem, New Jersey has about 5,857 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Salem, New Jersey?

The typical household in Salem, New Jersey earns about $25,846 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Salem, New Jersey expensive?

In Salem, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $74,100, and the typical rent is about $444 a month.

How educated are people in Salem, New Jersey?

About 7.9% of adults age 25 and over in Salem, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Salem, New Jersey?

About 26.6% of people in Salem, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Salem, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Salem, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,026 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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

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