Salem is a city located in Fulton County Arkansas. Salem has a 2024 population of 1,622. It is also the county seat of Fulton County. Salem is currently growing at a rate of 0.81% annually and its population has increased by 3.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,568 in 2020.
The average household income in Salem is $42,141 with a poverty rate of 33.6%. The median age in Salem is 46.3 years: 48.2 years for males, and 46.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Salem was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,350 | 91.03% |
| Two or more races | 103 | 6.95% |
| Black or African American | 21 | 1.42% |
| Other race | 5 | 0.34% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.27% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 577 | 2.39 | 50.4 | 49.6 |
| Non Family | 248 | 1.14 | 35.9 | 64.1 |
| Married | 229 | 3.01 | 73.4 | 26.6 |
| Female | 72 | 3.57 | 25 | 75 |
| Male | 28 | 5.39 | 57.1 | 42.9 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
50.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 33 | 2.94% |
| Associates Degree | 69 | 6.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 71 | 6.32% |
| Graduate Degree | 21 | 1.87% |
| High School Graduate | 477 | 42.48% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 71 | 6.32% |
| Some College | 381 | 33.93% |
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
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,045 | 952 | 90 |
| 2+ Races | 36 | 36 | 0 |
| Black | 21 | 19 | 2 |
| Hispanic | 17 | 9 | 0 |
| Asian | 4 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 9.52%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,333 | $53,750 | $47,159 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $23,333 | $30,750 | $15,662 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $28,147 | $35,577 | $23,233 |
| Some College | $23,629 | $31,250 | $22,586 |
$28,147
Average Earnings
$35,577
Average Male
$23,233
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.54% of Salem residents speak only English, while 1.46% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.17% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,255 | 409 | 32.59% |
| Multiple | 102 | 42 | 41.18% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 8 | 61.54% |
| Black | 19 | 6 | 31.58% |
| Asian | 4 | 3 | 75% |
33.6%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.47%
Male Poverty Rate
37.21%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Salem is Asian, with 75% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Salem is Black, with 31.58% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.44%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 45.22%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.21% |
| Some College | 29.36% |
| High School | 29% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.96% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 20% |
| Female Employed | 14.92% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $46,750 | $54,842 |
| Households | $32,853 | $42,141 |
| Married Families | $51,563 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,167 | $22,983 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.4%
Male Marriage Rate
34.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
122
Number of Veterans
112
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 33 |
| Vietnam | 33 |
| First Gulf War | 14 |
| Korea | 10 |
| World War II | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 39 |
| 18 to 34 | 33 |
| 75+ | 30 |
| 65 to 74 | 15 |
| 35 to 54 | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 122 | 10.69% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
25.24%
Veteran Poverty Rate
55.34%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
41.5%
Labor Force Participation
41.1%
Employment Rate
1%
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
47.47%
Born in Salem
98.58%
Native Born
1.42%
Foreign Born
0.54%
Non Citizen
0.88%
Naturalized
98.58% of Salem residents were born in the United States, with 47.47% having been born in Arkansas. 0.54% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,691 | 14 | 0.83% |
| 2028 | 1,677 | 14 | 0.84% |
| 2027 | 1,663 | 13 | 0.79% |
| 2026 | 1,650 | 14 | 0.86% |
| 2025 | 1,636 | 14 | 0.86% |
| 2024 | 1,622 | 13 | 0.81% |
| 2023 | 1,609 | 7 | 0.44% |
| 2022 | 1,602 | 24 | 1.52% |
| 2021 | 1,578 | 10 | 0.64% |
| 2020 | 1,568 | -105 | -6.28% |
| 2019 | 1,673 | 22 | 1.33% |
| 2018 | 1,651 | 24 | 1.48% |
| 2017 | 1,627 | 6 | 0.37% |
| 2016 | 1,621 | -6 | -0.37% |
| 2015 | 1,627 | 8 | 0.49% |
| 2014 | 1,619 | -11 | -0.67% |
| 2013 | 1,630 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 1,630 | -8 | -0.49% |
| 2011 | 1,638 | 3 | 0.18% |
| 2010 | 1,635 | 0 | 0% |