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South Salem

Ohio · 204 residents · 0.18 sq mi
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South Salem has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,000. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $84,400. The poverty rate of 24.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
204
−4%since 2000
from 213 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,133 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,183 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.0
+21%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1201652112573021990201020202024South Salem
2024185
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,000
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,256
+27%since 2000
from $12,762 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.357
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,400
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$633
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.0%
−40.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
22.5% rent
Vacancy rate
4.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
75.0%
+75.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+12%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(204)
Black0.9%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.9%(13)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(201)
Black1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.2%(13)
Diversity Score16%(33)
Diversity Score
16
+172%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.8%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+33%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
2.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.1%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Female
45.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.1%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Salem, Ohio?

South Salem, Ohio has about 204 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Salem, Ohio earns about $39,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Salem, Ohio expensive?

In South Salem, Ohio, the median home is worth about $84,400, and the typical rent is about $633 a month.

How educated are people in South Salem, Ohio?

About 6.7% of adults age 25 and over in South Salem, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Salem, Ohio?

About 24.4% of people in South Salem, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Salem, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, South Salem, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 19 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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