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East Salem

Pennsylvania · 115 residents · 0.268 sq mi
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East Salem has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $70,917. Population has declined 7% since 2023. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $195,800. At a median age of 27.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 27.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% 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
115
−7%since 2023
from 123 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
429 / sq mi
−7%since 2023
from 459 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
27.8
+3%since 2023
from 26.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
101140179217256201020202024East Salem
2024115
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,917
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $68,333 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,763
+19%since 2023
from $26,719 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 26.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.1%
+12.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.318
+35%since 2023
from 0.236 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade30.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade27.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information18.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$195,800
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $156,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,042
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,075 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
49.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
51.0% rent
Vacancy rate
30.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 32.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.0%
+25.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+21%since 2023
from 2.3 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
45
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(103)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.9%(6)
Diversity Score35.4%(44)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(99)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.3%(5)
Diversity Score31%(36)
Diversity Score
31
−13%since 2023
from 35 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 13.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 95.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
−13%since 2023
from 24.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.1%
−6.4 ptssince 2023
from 90.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
80.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2023
from 87.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
10.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 41.5% in 2023
Female
57.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 58.5% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 87.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 12.5% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Salem, Pennsylvania?

East Salem, Pennsylvania has about 115 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in East Salem, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in East Salem, Pennsylvania earns about $70,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Salem, Pennsylvania expensive?

In East Salem, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $195,800, and the typical rent is about $1,042 a month.

How educated are people in East Salem, Pennsylvania?

About 12.2% of adults age 25 and over in East Salem, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Salem, Pennsylvania?

About 19.1% of people in East Salem, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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