Salem Metro
Salem has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $40,673. Population has grown 25% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $131,305.
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How many people live in Salem, OR?
Salem, OR has about 347,214 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in Salem, OR?
The typical household in Salem, OR earns about $40,673 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Salem, OR expensive?
In Salem, OR, the median home is worth about $131,305, and the typical rent is about $572 a month.
How educated are people in Salem, OR?
About 20.8% of adults age 25 and over in Salem, OR hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Salem, OR?
About 13.1% of people in Salem, OR live below the federal poverty line.
Has Salem, OR grown since 1990?
Yes, Salem, OR has grown since 1990. The population has added about 69,190 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024