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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Salem

Virginia · 24,747 residents · 14.515 sq mi
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Salem has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $38,997. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $99,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

24,747
+4%since 1990
from 23,756 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,705 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 1,637 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.2
+6%since 1990
from 36.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
24K24K25K25K26K1990201020202024Salem
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$38,997
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,047 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,091
+39%since 1990
from $14,467 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.7%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 5.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$99,200
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $69,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$550
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $404 in 1990
US average: $602
67.6%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 67.4% in 1990
32.4% rent
2.5
+7%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(22,389)
Black4.4%(1,034)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(81)
Asian1.1%(270)
Diversity Score14.5%(3,438)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(22,594)
Black5.8%(1,444)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(205)
Asian1%(241)
Diversity Score18.1%(4,479)
18
+25%since 1990
from 14 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.8%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 17.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.0%
+5.9 ptssince 1990
from 76.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.7%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 6.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.5 min
−30%since 1990
from 15.1 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, Virginia?

Salem, Virginia has about 24,747 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Salem, Virginia?

The typical household in Salem, Virginia earns about $38,997 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Salem, Virginia expensive?

In Salem, Virginia, the median home is worth about $99,200, and the typical rent is about $550 a month.

How educated are people in Salem, Virginia?

About 19.8% of adults age 25 and over in Salem, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Salem, Virginia?

About 6.7% of people in Salem, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Salem, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Salem, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 991 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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