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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Salem

Ohio · 12,239 residents · 6.431 sq mi
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Salem has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $23,684. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $41,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

12,239
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 12,197 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,903 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 1,897 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.8
−9%vs 2000
vs 39.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
12K12K12K12K12K1990201020202024Salem
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,684
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,006 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,548
−30%vs 2000
vs $16,579 in 2000
US average: $14,340
13.9%
+2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$41,900
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $76,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$330
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $450 in 2000
US average: $450
64.5%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 65.5% in 2000
35.5% rent
1.8
−31%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(11,945)
Black0.5%(62)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(66)
Asian0.3%(42)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.5%(424)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(12,141)
Black0.5%(56)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(56)
Asian0.1%(11)
Other0.3%(31)
Diversity Score3.1%(380)
3
−11%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.4%
−5.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
73.7%
−8.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.6%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.3 min
+17%vs 2000
vs 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Salem, Ohio?

Salem, Ohio has about 12,239 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Salem, Ohio?

The typical household in Salem, Ohio earns about $23,684 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Salem, Ohio expensive?

In Salem, Ohio, the median home is worth about $41,900, and the typical rent is about $330 a month.

How educated are people in Salem, Ohio?

About 9.4% of adults age 25 and over in Salem, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Salem, Ohio?

About 13.9% of people in Salem, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

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

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