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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Salem

Ohio · 12,197 residents · 6.431 sq mi
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Salem has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,006. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $76,900. Households here earn about 27% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

12,197
Unchangedsince 1990
from 12,239 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,897 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1,903 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.5
+10%since 1990
from 35.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
12K12K12K12K12K1990201020202024Salem
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,006
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,684 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,579
+44%since 1990
from $11,548 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.7%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 13.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$76,900
+39%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$450
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $330 in 1990
US average: $602
65.5%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 64.5% in 1990
34.5% rent
2.6
+45%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

15.0%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 9.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.2%
+8.5 ptssince 1990
from 73.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.1%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.9 min
−15%since 1990
from 16.3 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, Ohio?

Salem, Ohio has about 12,197 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Salem, Ohio?

The typical household in Salem, Ohio earns about $30,006 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 $76,900, and the typical rent is about $450 a month.

How educated are people in Salem, Ohio?

About 15.0% 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 11.7% of people in Salem, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Salem, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Salem, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 42 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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

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