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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Salem

Utah · 4,372 residents · 12.094 sq mi
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Salem is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $54,813. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 85% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $157,600. At a median age of 24.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 24.2
US median: 35.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 80%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,372
+85%since 1990
from 2,368 in 1990
1990 – 2025
362 / sq mi
+85%since 1990
from 196 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
24.2
+24%since 1990
from 19.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K4K6K9K11K1990201020202024Salem
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$54,813
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,379 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,507
+82%since 1990
from $9,055 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.1%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 6.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$157,600
+80%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $66,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$670
+51%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $337 in 1990
US average: $602
87.4%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 88.6% in 1990
12.6% rent
2.9
+40%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(2,368)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(28)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.9%(68)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(4,196)
Black0%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(122)
Asian0.1%(6)
Diversity Score7.3%(319)
7
+153%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

24.4%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 26.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.1%
+7.2 ptssince 1990
from 83.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.4%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 12.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.8 min
−27%since 1990
from 20.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salem, Utah?

Salem, Utah has about 4,372 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Salem, Utah?

The typical household in Salem, Utah earns about $54,813 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 $157,600, and the typical rent is about $670 a month.

How educated are people in Salem, Utah?

About 24.4% 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 4.1% 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 2,004 residents, a change of about 85 percent over that period.

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

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