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Salem

New York · 964 residents · 2.933 sq mi
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Salem has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $37,357. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $72,900. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.7
US median: 35.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

964
+1%since 1990
from 958 in 1990
1990 – 2024
329 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 327 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.7
+5%since 1990
from 36.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6517688841K1K1990201020202024Salem
2024770
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,357
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,521 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,233
+66%since 1990
from $11,610 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.5%
−5.7 ptssince 1990
from 10.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$72,900
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $68,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$450
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $378 in 1990
US average: $602
73.6%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 70.0% in 1990
26.4% rent
2.0
−27%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(956)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0.8%(7)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(936)
Black1.1%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score4.4%(42)
4
+464%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

24.4%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 19.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.5%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 78.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
11.1%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 8.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.7 min
−17%since 1990
from 24.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salem, New York?

Salem, New York has about 964 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Salem, New York earns about $37,357 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Salem, New York expensive?

In Salem, New York, the median home is worth about $72,900, and the typical rent is about $450 a month.

How educated are people in Salem, New York?

About 24.4% of adults age 25 and over in Salem, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Salem, New York?

About 4.5% of people in Salem, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Salem, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Salem, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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