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Salem

South Dakota · 1,371 residents · 1.25 sq mi
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Salem has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,500. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $59,900. With a median age of 42.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,371
+5%since 1990
from 1,301 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,097 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 1,041 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.6
+1%since 1990
from 42.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Salem
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,500
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,806 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,596
+89%since 1990
from $10,377 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.4%
−3.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$59,900
+52%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$364
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $239 in 1990
US average: $602
76.0%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 76.9% in 1990
24.0% rent
1.7
+21%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(1,294)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(2)
Diversity Score1.3%(17)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,346)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(7)
Asian0.3%(4)
Diversity Score2.2%(30)
2
+64%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.5%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 13.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.0%
+11.0 ptssince 1990
from 70.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.4%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.4 min
−4%since 1990
from 17.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salem, South Dakota?

Salem, South Dakota has about 1,371 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Salem, South Dakota earns about $34,500 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 $59,900, and the typical rent is about $364 a month.

How educated are people in Salem, South Dakota?

About 17.5% 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 3.4% of people in Salem, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Salem, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Salem, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 70 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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