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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Salem

South Dakota · 1,301 residents · 1.25 sq mi
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Salem has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,806. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value is $29,900. With a median age of 42.1, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Poverty is rare here, at 6.5% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,301
−5%vs 2000
vs 1,371 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,041 / sq mi
−5%vs 2000
vs 1,097 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
42.1
−1%vs 2000
vs 42.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Salem
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,806
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $34,500 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,377
−47%vs 2000
vs $19,596 in 2000
US average: $14,340
6.5%
+3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$29,900
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $59,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$239
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $364 in 2000
US average: $450
76.9%
+0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.0% in 2000
23.1% rent
1.4
−17%vs 2000
vs 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,346)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(7)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.2%(30)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(1,294)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0.4%(5)
Diversity Score1.3%(17)
1
−39%vs 2000
vs 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.8%
−3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
70.9%
−11.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.1%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.2 min
+5%vs 2000
vs 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Salem, South Dakota?

Salem, South Dakota has about 1,301 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Salem, South Dakota earns about $20,806 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Salem, South Dakota expensive?

In Salem, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $29,900, and the typical rent is about $239 a month.

How educated are people in Salem, South Dakota?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Salem, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Salem, South Dakota?

About 6.5% of people in Salem, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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