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Salem

South Carolina · 135 residents · 0.915 sq mi
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Salem has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,214. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $135,000. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
135
+7%since 2000
from 126 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
148 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 138 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.3
+14%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
841181521852191990201020202024Salem
2024177
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,214
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,591
−3%since 2000
from $14,980 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.314
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade56.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade14.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
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
$135,000
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$321
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $278 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.7%
−33.1 ptssince 2000
from 64.8% in 2000
35.0% rent
Vacancy rate
46.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
3.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+29%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(120)
Black0.8%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(3)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(134)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
46.4%
−14.9 ptssince 2000
from 61.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+21%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 94.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% 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
8.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.2%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
46.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.1%
−45.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salem, South Carolina?

Salem, South Carolina has about 135 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Salem, South Carolina earns about $43,214 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Salem, South Carolina expensive?

In Salem, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $135,000, and the typical rent is about $321 a month.

How educated are people in Salem, South Carolina?

About 16.8% of adults age 25 and over in Salem, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Salem, South Carolina?

About 7.1% of people in Salem, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Salem, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Salem, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 18 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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