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Salem

County:
Salem County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
2.344
State:
New Jersey

Salem is a city located in Salem County, New Jersey. Salem has a 2026 population of 5,403. It is also the county seat of Salem County. Salem is currently growing at a rate of 0.32% annually and its population has increased by 1.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,301 in 2020.

The median household income in Salem is $38,721 with a poverty rate of 24.8%. The median age in Salem is 36.9 years: 38.5 years for males, and 36.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 75.3 males.

5.4K
Total Population
2,305
Density (mi²)
17 0.32%
Growth

Salem Population

Salem Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20265,403170.32%
20255,386170.32%
20245,369340.64%
20235,33560.11%
20225,32940.08%
20215,325240.45%
20205,30110.02%
20194,703-61-1.28%
20184,764-26-0.54%
20174,790-27-0.56%
20164,817-50-1.03%
20154,867-64-1.3%
20144,931-49-0.98%
20134,980-54-1.07%
20125,034-48-0.94%
20115,082-46-0.9%
20105,128-18-0.35%
20005,857-1,026-14.91%
19906,883-76-1.09%
19806,959-689-9.01%
19707,648-1,293-14.46%
19608,941-109-1.2%
19509,0504325.01%
19408,6185717.1%
19308,0476128.23%
19207,43582112.41%
19106,61480313.82%
19005,8112955.35%
18905,5164609.1%
18805,05650111%
18704,55569017.85%
18603,86581326.64%
18503,05200%

Median Age

Overall: 36.9 years
Female: 36.4 years
Male: 38.5 years

Salem Adults

There are 3,870 adults, (980 of whom are seniors) in Salem.

Sex Ratio

Female: 3,036 (57%)
Male: 2,286 (43%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Salem includes 58.34% Black or African American, 31.19% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American3,10558.34%
White1,66031.19%
Two or more races3266.13%
Other race1312.46%
Native American531%
Asian470.88%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race1212.27%
White1122.1%
Two or more races1122.1%
Black or African American641.2%
Native American531%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American3,04157.14%
White1,54829.09%
Two or more races2144.02%
Asian470.88%
Other race100.19%

Salem Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Salem 's average per capita income is $45,608. Household income levels show a median of $38,721. The poverty rate stands at 24.8%.

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$98,083-
Families$54,781$78,316
Households$38,721$55,394
Non Families$19,882$30,176

$45,608

Average Income

$38,721

Median Household Income

24.8%

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)