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Salem

County:
Henry County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.626
State:
Iowa

Salem is a city located in Henry County, Iowa. Salem has a 2026 population of 372. Salem is currently declining at a rate of -1.06% annually and its population has decreased by -5.82% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 395 in 2020.

The median household income in Salem is $51,250 with a poverty rate of 18.05%. The median age in Salem is 44.5 years: 43.3 years for males, and 48.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 72.8 males.

372
Total Population
594
Density (mi²)
-4 -1.06%
Growth

Salem Population

Salem Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026372-4-1.06%
2025376-4-1.05%
2024380-7-1.81%
2023387-1-0.26%
2022388-5-1.27%
2021393-2-0.51%
2020395-1-0.25%
2019383-2-0.52%
201838500%
201738500%
2016385-2-0.52%
201538710.26%
2014386-1-0.26%
201338720.52%
2012385-3-0.77%
201138851.31%
2010386-1-0.26%

Median Age

Overall: 44.5 years
Female: 48.8 years
Male: 43.3 years

Salem Adults

There are 268 adults, (77 of whom are seniors) in Salem.

Sex Ratio

Female: 202 (57.9%)
Male: 147 (42.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Salem includes 85.1% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White29785.1%
Two or more races3810.89%
Black or African American61.72%
Asian51.43%
Other race30.86%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races195.44%
White30.86%
Black or African American10.29%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White29484.24%
Two or more races195.44%
Black or African American51.43%
Asian51.43%
Other race30.86%

Salem Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Salem 's average per capita income is $34,643. Household income levels show a median of $51,250. The poverty rate stands at 18.05%.

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$79,107-
Families$67,292$73,768
Households$51,250$61,151
Non Families$31,406$37,487

$34,643

Average Income

$51,250

Median Household Income

18.05%

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)