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Lower Salem

Ohio · 86 residents · 0.059 sq mi
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Lower Salem has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,635. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 23 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $45,000. The poverty rate of 34.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

86
−21%since 2000
from 109 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,458 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 1,847 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
41.0
+38%since 2000
from 29.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
3157841101361990201020202024Lower Salem
202492
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,635
−43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$9,615
−6%since 2000
from $10,209 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
34.1%
+29.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.332
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing27.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing27.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food6.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$45,000
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$558
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $853
45.2%
−38.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
19.4% rent
16.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
42.1%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
22.7%
−20.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
1.7
+39%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(102)
Black0.9%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(3)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(79)
Black7%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score18.9%(16)
19
+686%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

3.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.1%
−9.4 ptssince 2000
from 92.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
3.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.5 min
−27%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
93.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 93.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
6.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

6.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
15.2%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

46.2%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
53.8%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
7.1%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lower Salem, Ohio?

Lower Salem, Ohio has about 86 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lower Salem, Ohio?

The typical household in Lower Salem, Ohio earns about $26,635 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lower Salem, Ohio expensive?

In Lower Salem, Ohio, the median home is worth about $45,000, and the typical rent is about $558 a month.

How educated are people in Lower Salem, Ohio?

About 3.4% of adults age 25 and over in Lower Salem, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lower Salem, Ohio?

About 34.1% of people in Lower Salem, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lower Salem, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Lower Salem, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 22 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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