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Salem

New York · 946 residents · 2.933 sq mi
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Salem has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $117,100. Households here earn about 31% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
946
−2%since 2000
from 964 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
323 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 329 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.1
+12%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6517688841K1K1990201020202024Salem
2024770
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,500
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,357 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,117
+20%since 2000
from $19,233 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
30.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,100
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$730
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.4%
−31.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
26.7% rent
Vacancy rate
4.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+56%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(936)
Black1.1%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.4%(42)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(900)
Black1.5%(14)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(14)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.9%(75)
Diversity Score
8
+79%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 24.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+37%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
15.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.5%
−49.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
55.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.7%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Home value$212,200+81%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salem, New York?

Salem, New York has about 946 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Salem, New York earns about $38,500 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 $117,100, and the typical rent is about $730 a month.

How educated are people in Salem, New York?

About 18.8% 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 11.6% of people in Salem, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Salem, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Salem, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 12 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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