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East Salem

Pennsylvania · 186 residents · 0.268 sq mi
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East Salem has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $134,800. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% 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
186
+8%vs 2011
vs 172 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
694 / sq mi
+8%vs 2011
vs 642 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
35.0
−20%vs 2011
vs 43.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
101140179217256201020202024East Salem
2024115
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,250
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $49,167 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,351
−6%vs 2011
vs $21,691 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.5%
−2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.4% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.5% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.240
−2%vs 2011
vs 0.245 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services9.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food6.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,800
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $133,800 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$508
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $530 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.2%
−23.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 62.5% in 2011
36.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
−10.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.3% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.3%
+5.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.9% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−11.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.1% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+3%vs 2011
vs 2.7 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(165)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.8%(17)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(180)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(5)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.8%(15)
Diversity Score
8
−20%vs 2011
vs 10 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.4%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.2% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
−2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 94.6% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
−10%vs 2011
vs 29.5 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.3%
+9.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 70.9% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
−9.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.8%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.1% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.9%
−3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.9% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.2%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.6% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.7%
+8.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.5% in 2011
Female
38.3%
−8.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.5% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.7%
+1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.2% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Salem, Pennsylvania?

East Salem, Pennsylvania has about 186 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Salem, Pennsylvania earns about $48,250 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 $134,800, and the typical rent is about $508 a month.

How educated are people in East Salem, Pennsylvania?

About 6.4% 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 0.0% of people in East Salem, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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