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Salem

New Mexico · 797 residents · 1.308 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. At a median age of 27.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 91.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 27.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
89% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
797
Unchangedsince 2000
from 795 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
609 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 608 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
27.9
+45%since 2000
from 19.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2454446438421K2000201020202024Salem
2024916
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$8,727
+18%since 2000
from $7,405 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
91.6%
+38.3 ptssince 2000
from 53.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance49.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical49.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
88.8%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
11.2% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic2.4%(19)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino97.2%(775)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.8%(47)
Diversity Score
6
−53%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: 32.9%
High school or higher
18.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+28.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
40.2%
+40.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
52.9%
+52.9 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.4%
−10.1 ptssince 2011
from 73.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
24.7%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Female
75.3%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Foreign born
43.0%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.4%
−45.6 ptssince 2013
from 54.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salem, New Mexico?

Salem, New Mexico has about 797 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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 91.6% of people in Salem, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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