Salem, IN 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 6,330 residents in Salem, with a median age of 40.6. Of this, 48.23% are males and 51.77% are females. US-born citizens make up 98.85% of the resident pool in Salem, while non-US-born citizens account for 0.77%. Additionally, 0.38% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 5,311 people in Salem currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 5,311 people in Salem currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 6,330 | 0.9% |
| Male Population | 3,053 | 1.6% |
| Female Population | 3,277 | 0.2% |
Male population 48.23%
Female population 51.77%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 40.6 | 7.1% |
| Citizen US Born | 6,257 | 0.4% |
| Citizen not US Born | 49 | 96.0% |
| Not Citizen | 24 | 14.3% |
Citizen US Born 98.85%
Citizen not US Born 0.77%
Not Citizen 0.38%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Same County | 597 | 15.0% |
| Moved from Same State | 307 | -1.3% |
| Moved from Different State | 47 | -59.8% |
| Same House as Last Year | 5,311 | 0.9% |
Moved from Same County 9.53%
Moved from Same State 4.9%
Moved from Different State 0.75%
Same House as Last Year 84.81%
What are the employment statistics in Salem?
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White-collar workers make up 57.65% of the working population in Salem, while blue-collar employees account for 42.35%. There are also 311 entrepreneurs in Salem (10.41% of the workforce); 2,171 workers employed in private companies (72.68%); and 319 people working in governmental institutions (10.68%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 1,722 | 9.7% |
| Blue Collar | 1,265 | -9.6% |
White Collar 57.65%
Blue Collar 42.35%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 311 | 64.5% |
| Private Companies | 2,171 | -4.0% |
| Governmental Workers | 319 | 36.9% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 186 | -35.0% |
Self Employees 10.41%
Private Companies 72.68%
Governmental Workers 10.68%
Not for Profit Companies 6.23%
How many households are there in Salem?
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There are a total of 2,577 households in Salem, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 57.63% of these Salem households, while non-family units account for the remaining 42.37%. Additionally, 30.07% of households have children and 69.93% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 2,577 | 3.7% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | -3.3% |
| Family Households | 1,485 | 2.6% |
| Non-family Households | 1,092 | 5.3% |
Family Households 57.63%
Non-family Households 42.37%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 775 | 6.3% |
| Households without Children | 1,802 | 2.6% |
Households with Children 30.07%
Households without Children 69.93%
What are the median and average incomes in Salem?
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The average annual household income in Salem is $58,538, while the median household income sits at $48,205 per year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $58,538 | 7.3% |
| Median Household Income | $48,205 | 12.1% |
| People below Poverty Level | 1,535 | 9.8% |
| People above Poverty Level | 4,530 | -2.5% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Salem?
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There are 2,693 housing units in Salem, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1966. Of the 2,577 occupied housing units in Salem, 69.5% are owner-occupied, while 30.5% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 58.57% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $147,400. In general, housing costs reach $721 per month in Salem.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 58.57% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $147,400. In general, housing costs reach $721 per month in Salem.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 2,693 | 2.6% |
| Median Year Built | 1966 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 690 | -6.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 213 | 55.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 211 | 12.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 400 | 3.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 376 | -26.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 252 | -2.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 339 | 36.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 114 | 14.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 66 | 61.0% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 32 | 220.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,577 | 3.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 1,791 | 2.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 786 | 7.4% |
Owner Occupied 69.5%
Renter Occupied 30.5%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 1,049 | 16.4% |
| Without Mortgage | 742 | -12.9% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $147,400 | 34.6% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $119,100 | 15.0% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $721 | 5.0% |
With Mortgage 58.57%
Without Mortgage 41.43%
What is the level of education in Salem?
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Approximately 54.12% of the population in Salem holds a high school degree (that's 2,701 residents), while 17.37% have attained a college certificate (1,216 locals) and 10.64% have a bachelor's degree (531 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 194 | 13.4% |
| Some High School | 2,701 | 0.8% |
| Some College | 1,216 | -8.0% |
| Associate Degree | 508 | -16.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 531 | 46.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 190 | 10.5% |
No High School 3.89%
Some High School 54.12%
Some College 17.37%
Associate Degree 10.18%
Bachelor's Degree 10.64%
Graduate Degree 3.81%
What is the marital status of Salem residents?
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A total of 1,730 people in Salem have never been married (which represents 33.03% of the total population), while 2,174 of them are wedded (41.51%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 74 (1.41%) and 903 (17.24%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 1,730 | 8.0% |
| Married | 2,174 | 2.8% |
| Separated | 74 | 7.2% |
| Widowed | 430 | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 903 | -3.9% |
Never Married 33.03%
Married 41.51%
Separated 1.41%
Widowed 8.21%
Divorced 17.24%
What are the most common means of transportation in Salem?
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| Car | 2,672 | 1.0% |
| Walk | 27 | -75.9% |
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.