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West Salem

Oregon · Salem · 17,479 residents · 3.176 sq mi
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The short version

West Salem is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $101,199. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $464,630. Households here earn about 34% more than the Salem median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up West Salem; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
67% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,479
Population density
5,503 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,199
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$48,302
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information6.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$464,630
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,500
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.4%
32.6% rent
Vacancy rate
3.6%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic72.1%(12,599)
Black0.2%(31)
Hispanic / Latino15.4%(2,695)
Asian4.6%(800)
Other7.7%(1,354)
Diversity Score56.1%(9,801)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.1%(12,599)
Black0.2%(31)
Hispanic / Latino15.4%(2,695)
Asian4.6%(800)
Other7.7%(1,354)
Diversity Score56.1%(9,801)
Diversity Score
56
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
Female
51.7%
Foreign born
8.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Neighborhoods in Salem

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Places similar to West Salem

Traffic Circle
Pop 16,456
Nob Hill
Pop 19,204
Atwater
Pop 14,880
Visitacion Valley
Pop 16,702
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Income$99,067−2%
Home value$785,913+69%
Population16,456−6%
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WEST SALEM VS
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Income$95,944−5%
Home value$1,245,236+168%
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Income$99,288−2%
Home value$1,165,787+151%
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Income$92,972−8%
Home value$979,711+111%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Salem, Salem, Oregon?

West Salem, Salem, Oregon has about 17,479 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Salem, Salem, Oregon?

The typical household in West Salem, Salem, Oregon earns about $101,199 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Salem, Salem, Oregon expensive?

In West Salem, Salem, Oregon, the median home is worth about $464,630, and the typical rent is about $1,500 a month.

How educated are people in West Salem, Salem, Oregon?

About 42.1% of adults age 25 and over in West Salem, Salem, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Salem, Salem, Oregon?

About 12.1% of people in West 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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