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Salem Heights CDP (Hamilton County)

Ohio · 3,602 residents · 1.626 sq mi
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Salem Heights CDP (Hamilton County) is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $93,700. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $245,200. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 31% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,602
−1%since 2023
from 3,640 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
2,215 / sq mi
−1%since 2023
from 2,239 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
38.1
−5%since 2023
from 40.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K201020202024Salem Heights CDP (Hamilton County)
20244K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,700
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $92,478 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,361
+6%since 2023
from $45,410 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 63.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
+8%since 2023
from 0.393 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$245,200
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $226,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 91.2% in 2023
7.3% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 13.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2023
from 50.8% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+7%since 2023
from 2.5 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
49
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic87%(3,167)
Black3.1%(113)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(103)
Asian0.6%(22)
Other6.5%(235)
Diversity Score29.6%(1,079)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(3,012)
Black3.2%(116)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(148)
Asian0.6%(22)
Other8.4%(304)
Diversity Score36.4%(1,310)
Diversity Score
36
+23%since 2023
from 30 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 48.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 99.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 20.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
−2%since 2023
from 21.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 75.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 16.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 67.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 50.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 48.2% in 2023
Female
52.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 51.8% in 2023
Foreign born
3.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 12.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 97.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 91.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salem Heights CDP (Hamilton County), Ohio?

Salem Heights CDP (Hamilton County), Ohio has about 3,602 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Salem Heights CDP (Hamilton County), Ohio?

The typical household in Salem Heights CDP (Hamilton County), Ohio earns about $93,700 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Salem Heights CDP (Hamilton County), Ohio expensive?

In Salem Heights CDP (Hamilton County), Ohio, the median home is worth about $245,200.

How educated are people in Salem Heights CDP (Hamilton County), Ohio?

About 48.9% of adults age 25 and over in Salem Heights CDP (Hamilton County), Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Salem Heights CDP (Hamilton County), Ohio?

About 7.3% of people in Salem Heights CDP (Hamilton County), Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

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