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Salem

New Mexico · 942 residents · 1.308 sq mi
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Salem has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,600. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $24,800. At a median age of 22.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 67% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 22.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
942
+18%since 2000
from 795 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
720 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 608 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
22.7
+18%since 2000
from 19.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
2454446438421K2000201020202024Salem
2024916
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$14,600
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,934 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$4,537
−39%since 2000
from $7,405 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
57.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 53.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.290
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing66.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction66.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services24.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration24.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing9%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$24,800
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$465
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $245 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
18.3%
−58.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
24.3% rent
Vacancy rate
42.2%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.3%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+25.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
−5%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic4.9%(39)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino94.1%(748)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.3%(98)
2010
White, non-Hispanic3%(28)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino96.9%(913)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.2%(68)
Diversity Score
7
−42%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
0.0%
−21.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+56%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
25.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
8.3%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
33.8%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Female
66.3%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Foreign born
32.1%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
−54.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salem, New Mexico?

Salem, New Mexico has about 942 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Salem, New Mexico earns about $14,600 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Salem, New Mexico expensive?

In Salem, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $24,800, and the typical rent is about $465 a month.

How educated are people in Salem, New Mexico?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Salem, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Salem, New Mexico?

About 57.9% of people in Salem, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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