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North East Salem

Oregon · Salem · 9,400 residents · 1.376 sq mi
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North East Salem has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,955. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $348,021. At a median age of 33.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up North East Salem; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
35% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,400
Population density
6,831 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
33.2
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,955
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$24,022
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.395
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$348,021
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,345
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
35.1%
64.9% rent
Vacancy rate
5.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.9
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic43.4%(4,082)
Black0.6%(60)
Hispanic / Latino48.9%(4,600)
Asian3.3%(312)
Other3.7%(346)
Diversity Score71.2%(6,691)
2024
White, non-Hispanic43.4%(4,082)
Black0.6%(60)
Hispanic / Latino48.9%(4,600)
Asian3.3%(312)
Other3.7%(346)
Diversity Score71.2%(6,691)
Diversity Score
71
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.2%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
Female
49.8%
Foreign born
27.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
58.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
36.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Westwood-Pecan Lake
Pop 9,596
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Pop 9,514
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Pop 9,619
Terrace
Pop 10,103
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Income$57,900−2%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North East Salem, Salem, Oregon?

North East Salem, Salem, Oregon has about 9,400 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North East Salem, Salem, Oregon?

The typical household in North East Salem, Salem, Oregon earns about $58,955 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North East Salem, Salem, Oregon expensive?

In North East Salem, Salem, Oregon, the median home is worth about $348,021, and the typical rent is about $1,345 a month.

How educated are people in North East Salem, Salem, Oregon?

About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in North East Salem, Salem, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North East Salem, Salem, Oregon?

About 22.3% of people in North East Salem, Salem, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

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

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