Salem, Fulton County, AR Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Salem?
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There are 3,959 residents in Salem, with a median age of 48. Of this, 39.96% are males and 60.04% are females. US-born citizens make up 97.35% of the resident pool in Salem, while non-US-born citizens account for 0.66%. Additionally, 2% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 3,291 people in Salem currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 3,291 people in Salem currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 3,959 | 7.8% |
| Male Population | 1,582 | 8.6% |
| Female Population | 2,377 | 7.4% |
Male population 39.96%
Female population 60.04%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 48 | 2.1% |
| Citizen US Born | 3,854 | 6.0% |
| Citizen not US Born | 26 | -13.3% |
| Not Citizen | 79 | 1,480.0% |
Citizen US Born 97.35%
Citizen not US Born 0.66%
Not Citizen 2%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 18 | -45.5% |
| Moved from Same County | 426 | -13.1% |
| Moved from Same State | 127 | -29.4% |
| Moved from Different State | 97 | -33.6% |
| Same House as Last Year | 3,291 | 17.3% |
Moved from Abroad 0.45%
Moved from Same County 10.76%
Moved from Same State 3.21%
Moved from Different State 2.45%
Same House as Last Year 83.13%
What are the employment statistics in Salem?
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White-collar workers make up 91.47% of the working population in Salem, while blue-collar employees account for 8.53%. There are also 229 entrepreneurs in Salem (11.16% of the workforce); 1,517 workers employed in private companies (73.93%); and 99 people working in governmental institutions (4.82%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 1,877 | 11.3% |
| Blue Collar | 175 | -17.4% |
White Collar 91.47%
Blue Collar 8.53%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 229 | -4.2% |
| Private Companies | 1,517 | 12.8% |
| Governmental Workers | 99 | -38.9% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 207 | 36.2% |
Self Employees 11.16%
Private Companies 73.93%
Governmental Workers 4.82%
Not for Profit Companies 10.09%
How many households are there in Salem?
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There are a total of 1,641 households in Salem, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 59.84% of these Salem households, while non-family units account for the remaining 40.16%. Additionally, 19.68% of households have children and 80.32% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 1,641 | 11.2% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | 0.0% |
| Family Households | 982 | 10.2% |
| Non-family Households | 659 | 12.7% |
Family Households 59.84%
Non-family Households 40.16%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 323 | 4.5% |
| Households without Children | 1,318 | 12.9% |
Households with Children 19.68%
Households without Children 80.32%
What are the median and average incomes in Salem?
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The average annual household income in Salem is $65,370, while the median household income sits at $58,140 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $63,810, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $53,584. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $28,750 and $42,943, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $65,370 | 5.1% |
| Median Household Income | $58,140 | 7.6% |
| People below Poverty Level | 551 | 14.8% |
| People above Poverty Level | 3,318 | 8.2% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Salem?
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There are 1,766 housing units in Salem, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1976. Of the 1,641 occupied housing units in Salem, 73.13% are owner-occupied, while 26.87% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 62.5% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $143,100. In general, housing costs reach $760 per month in Salem.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 62.5% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $143,100. In general, housing costs reach $760 per month in Salem.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 1,766 | 7.5% |
| Median Year Built | 1976 | -0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 81 | 15.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 36 | -10.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 74 | 51.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 208 | 5.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 606 | 10.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 273 | 16.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 184 | -16.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 103 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 201 | 9.8% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,641 | 11.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 1,200 | 6.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 441 | 27.5% |
Owner Occupied 73.13%
Renter Occupied 26.87%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 750 | 4.2% |
| Without Mortgage | 450 | 9.8% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $143,100 | 12.9% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $130,700 | 10.2% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $760 | 9.5% |
With Mortgage 62.5%
Without Mortgage 37.5%
What is the level of education in Salem?
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Approximately 36.38% of the population in Salem holds a high school degree (that's 1,319 residents), while 33.4% have attained a college certificate (1,211 locals) and 15.53% have a bachelor's degree (563 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 133 | 3.1% |
| Some High School | 1,319 | 18.5% |
| Some College | 1,211 | 3.9% |
| Associate Degree | 235 | 1.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 563 | 19.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 165 | 0.0% |
No High School 3.67%
Some High School 36.38%
Some College 33.4%
Associate Degree 6.48%
Bachelor's Degree 15.53%
Graduate Degree 4.55%
What is the marital status of Salem residents?
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A total of 886 people in Salem have never been married (which represents 24.41% of the total population), while 1,804 of them are wedded (49.71%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 58 (1.6%) and 517 (14.25%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 886 | 1.8% |
| Married | 1,804 | 7.3% |
| Separated | 58 | 427.3% |
| Widowed | 364 | 48.0% |
| Divorced | 517 | 24.3% |
Never Married 24.41%
Married 49.71%
Separated 1.6%
Widowed 10.03%
Divorced 14.25%
What are the most common means of transportation in Salem?
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The top three means of transportation people in Salem use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 1,607 residents commute by car, 44 prefer going to work by walking and 2 by bus or trolley bus.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 1,607 | 8.6% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 2 | 0.0% |
| Walk | 44 | -6.4% |
What is the median and average household income in Salem by zipcode?
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Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.