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Salem

Utah · 12,234 residents (2025 est.) · 12.094 sq mi
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#217Highest homeownership rateof 6,82393.7%#325Youngest by median ageof 6,82629.3
The short version

Salem is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $111,117. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 5,952 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $605,700. At a median age of 29.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 111%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,324
+136%since 2000
from 4,372 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
854 / sq mi
+69%since 2009
from 505 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
29.3
+21%since 2000
from 24.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:12,234 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K4K6K9K11K1990201020202024Salem
202410K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 510.7%(1,108)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 99.4%(974)
US avg: 6%
10 to 149.3%(963)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 199.8%(1,015)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.5%(572)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412.5%(1,292)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.8%(1,223)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.8%(1,220)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 649.2%(945)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 746.6%(683)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 842.2%(232)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.9%(97)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$111,117
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,813 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,521
+133%since 2000
from $16,507 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
78.3%
+36.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.2%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.355
+16%since 2010
from 0.306 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade16.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information10.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$605,700
+111%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $157,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,592
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $670 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
93.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
6.3% rent
Vacancy rate
0.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.2%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.5
+68%since 2009
from 3.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
71
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Salem on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(4,196)
Black0%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(122)
Asian0.1%(6)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(9,169)
Black0.3%(27)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(689)
Asian0.1%(13)
Other4.1%(426)
Diversity Score
26
+13%since 2009
from 23 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.8%(292)
Argentine2.6%(268)
Cuban0.5%(54)
Salvadoran0.2%(17)
Puerto Rican0.1%(10)
Asian origin
Filipino0.1%(8)
Chinese0%(5)
Pacific Islander origin
Tongan0.8%(78)
Ancestry
English28%(2,894)
German11.4%(1,179)
American9.9%(1,019)
Danish6.1%(633)
Swedish5.7%(585)
Irish3.8%(394)
Norwegian2%(211)
Scottish2%(207)
British1.5%(160)
Swiss1.5%(155)
Italian1.3%(139)
Greek1.2%(127)
+ 16 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch0.8%(84)
Welsh0.8%(84)
West Indian0.6%(59)
French0.5%(53)
Scotch-Irish0.3%(31)
Australian0.3%(28)
Russian0.3%(27)
Croatian0.2%(19)
Polish0.1%(12)
Portuguese0.1%(12)
Austrian0.1%(9)
Canadian0.1%(7)
Finnish0.1%(7)
Hungarian0.1%(6)
Czech0%(4)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Danish population · Largest Swedish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.0%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 24.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 91.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+60%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.9%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.3%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2011
from 64.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.3%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
−49.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2012
from 8.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.4%
−86.1 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2017
from 90.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 92.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 4.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married22.1%(785)
Married72.2%(2,565)
Widowed1.2%(41)
Divorced4.6%(164)
Women 15+
Never married21.1%(785)
Married66.7%(2,485)
Widowed6%(222)
Divorced6.2%(232)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salem, Utah?

Salem, Utah has about 10,324 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Salem, Utah?

The typical household in Salem, Utah earns about $111,117 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Salem, Utah expensive?

In Salem, Utah, the median home is worth about $605,700, and the typical rent is about $1,592 a month.

How educated are people in Salem, Utah?

About 39.0% of adults age 25 and over in Salem, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Salem, Utah?

About 4.2% of people in Salem, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

Has Salem, Utah grown since 1990?

Yes, Salem, Utah has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,956 residents, a change of about 336 percent over that period.

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