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Salem

Ohio · 12,303 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 $33,939. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $88,400. With a median age of 42.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 28% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,303
+1%since 2000
from 12,197 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,913 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,897 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.8
+8%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K12K12K12K12K1990201020202024Salem
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,939
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,006 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,930
+14%since 2000
from $16,579 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,400
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$542
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.3%
−25.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
38.7% rent
Vacancy rate
12.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+2%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(11,708)
Black0.6%(76)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(310)
Asian0.4%(50)
Other0.6%(77)
Diversity Score10.2%(1,254)
Diversity Score
10
+193%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+46%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.7%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.4%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salem, Ohio?

Salem, Ohio has about 12,303 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Salem, Ohio?

The typical household in Salem, Ohio earns about $33,939 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 $88,400, and the typical rent is about $542 a month.

How educated are people in Salem, Ohio?

About 16.3% 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 20.8% of people in Salem, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Salem, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Salem, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 64 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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