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Salem

County:
Fulton County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
3.145
State:
Arkansas

Salem is a CDP located in Fulton County, Arkansas. Salem has a 2026 population of 2,755. It is also the county seat of Fulton County. Salem is currently growing at a rate of 0.36% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Salem is $73,750 with a poverty rate of 2.38%. The median age in Salem is 53.8 years: 57.5 years for males, and 53.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 64.3 males.

2.8K
Total Population
876
Density (mi²)
10 0.36%
Growth

Salem Population

Salem Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,755100.36%
20252,74590.33%

Median Age

Overall: 53.8 years
Female: 53.1 years
Male: 57.5 years

Salem Adults

There are 2,401 adults, (759 of whom are seniors) in Salem.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,608 (60.9%)
Male: 1,034 (39.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Salem includes 93.41% White, 3.03% other race, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,46893.41%
Other race803.03%
Two or more races762.88%
Black or African American180.68%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race803.03%
White752.84%
Two or more races160.61%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,39390.58%
Two or more races602.27%
Black or African American180.68%

Salem Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Salem 's average per capita income is $41,854. Household income levels show a median of $73,750. The poverty rate stands at 2.38%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$94,917-
Families$90,707$104,964
Households$73,750$82,185
Non Families$40,123$48,016

$41,854

Average Income

$73,750

Median Household Income

2.38%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)