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Salem Micro

Salem, OH · 1 counties · 107,841 residents · 531.917 sq mi
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Salem has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,502. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $97,400. With a median age of 42.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% 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
107,841
−4%since 2000
from 112,075 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
203 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 211 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.3
+10%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
100K103K106K110K113K1990201020202024Salem
2024101K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,502
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,226 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,635
+18%since 2000
from $16,655 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,400
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$554
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $421 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.1%
−30.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
26.9% rent
Vacancy rate
10.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+8%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(107,045)
Black2.2%(2,423)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(1,309)
Asian0.2%(248)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.7%(9,777)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(102,326)
Black2.2%(2,323)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(1,348)
Asian0.3%(319)
Other1.5%(1,591)
Diversity Score12.5%(13,469)
Diversity Score
12
+43%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+52%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.8%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.0%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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SalemCENTRAL11,655
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1 component county

Columbiana CountyCENTRAL99,377
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salem, OH?

Salem, OH has about 107,841 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Salem, OH?

The typical household in Salem, OH earns about $39,502 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Salem, OH expensive?

In Salem, OH, the median home is worth about $97,400, and the typical rent is about $554 a month.

How educated are people in Salem, OH?

About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in Salem, OH hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Salem, OH?

About 16.0% of people in Salem, OH live below the federal poverty line.

Has Salem, OH grown since 1990?

Yes, Salem, OH has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 435 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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