Salem is a city located in Kansas. Salem has a 2024 population of 256. Salem is currently growing at a rate of 1.19% annually and its population has increased by 3.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 247 in 2020.
The average household income in Salem is $86,407 with a poverty rate of 14.85%. The median age in Salem is 37.3 years: 54 years for males, and 28.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Salem was:
White
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 101 | 3.73 | 97 | 3 |
| Married | 87 | 4.08 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 9 | 0 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
| Male | 5 | 2.6 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.96
Average Family Size
3.73
Average Household Size
97.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.64% of Salem residents speak only English, while 1.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.36% of the population.
rate
14.85%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.98%
Male Poverty Rate
15.71%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Salem is White, with 16.82% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Salem is White, with 16.82% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.41%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.85%.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
76.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
67.1%
Male Marriage Rate
89.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.81%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.93%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
79.3%
Labor Force Participation
76.5%
Employment Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
77.19%
Born in Salem
97.61%
Native Born
2.39%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
2.39%
Naturalized
97.61% of Salem residents were born in the United States, with 77.19% having been born in Kansas. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Oceania.
Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 271 | 3 | 1.12% |
| 2028 | 268 | 3 | 1.13% |
| 2027 | 265 | 3 | 1.15% |
| 2026 | 262 | 3 | 1.16% |
| 2025 | 259 | 3 | 1.17% |
| 2024 | 256 | 3 | 1.19% |
| 2023 | 253 | 3 | 1.2% |
| 2022 | 250 | 3 | 1.21% |
| 2021 | 247 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 247 | 15 | 6.47% |
| 2019 | 232 | -3 | -1.28% |
| 2018 | 235 | 2 | 0.86% |
| 2017 | 233 | -3 | -1.27% |
| 2016 | 236 | 1 | 0.43% |
| 2015 | 235 | -4 | -1.67% |
| 2014 | 239 | -4 | -1.65% |
| 2013 | 243 | -3 | -1.22% |
| 2012 | 246 | -2 | -0.81% |
| 2011 | 248 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 248 | 0 | 0% |