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Salem

South Dakota · 1,347 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 $39,028. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $83,500. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% 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
1,347
−2%since 2000
from 1,371 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,078 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,097 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.3
+4%since 2000
from 42.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Salem
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,028
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,805
+21%since 2000
from $19,596 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services10.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing6.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food5%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,500
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$495
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $364 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.7%
−35.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
26.6% rent
Vacancy rate
11.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+23%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(1,314)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.9%(66)
Diversity Score
5
+125%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.3%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+18%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% 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
4.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.1%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.0%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salem, South Dakota?

Salem, South Dakota has about 1,347 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Salem, South Dakota earns about $39,028 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 $83,500, and the typical rent is about $495 a month.

How educated are people in Salem, South Dakota?

About 18.9% 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 5.5% 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 46 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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