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South Gateway

Oregon · Salem · 19,428 residents · 4.784 sq mi
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The short version

South Gateway is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $110,836. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $455,964. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents. Households here earn about 47% more than the Salem median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up South Gateway; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
74% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,428
Population density
4,061 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
40.7
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$110,836
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$51,047
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.373
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information7.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$455,964
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,587
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.4%
25.6% rent
Vacancy rate
5.2%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic68.5%(13,306)
Black2.3%(449)
Hispanic / Latino14.2%(2,763)
Asian5%(969)
Other10%(1,941)
Diversity Score62.2%(12,087)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.5%(13,306)
Black2.3%(449)
Hispanic / Latino14.2%(2,763)
Asian5%(969)
Other10%(1,941)
Diversity Score62.2%(12,087)
Diversity Score
62
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
Female
50.4%
Foreign born
10.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Gateway, Salem, Oregon?

South Gateway, Salem, Oregon has about 19,428 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Gateway, Salem, Oregon?

The typical household in South Gateway, Salem, Oregon earns about $110,836 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Gateway, Salem, Oregon expensive?

In South Gateway, Salem, Oregon, the median home is worth about $455,964, and the typical rent is about $1,587 a month.

How educated are people in South Gateway, Salem, Oregon?

About 45.8% of adults age 25 and over in South Gateway, Salem, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Gateway, Salem, Oregon?

About 6.2% of people in South Gateway, 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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