Salamanca Population

1880–2026

5,672

2026 projection

4.3% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Salamanca. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20265,672-470.82%
20255,719-280.49%
20245,747-380.66%
20235,785-580.99%
20225,843-651.10%
20215,908-210.35%
20205,929+100.17%
20195,919+90.15%
20185,910+50.08%
20175,905+50.08%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Salamanca has a population change lower than Cattaraugus County, New York, and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • New York−0.6%
  • Cattaraugus County−2.1%
  • Salamanca−3.6%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Salamanca Demographics

38.8median age

Median age

Female38.5 yrs
Male38.9 yrs

Adults

4,314
960 seniors (65+) · 22% of adults3,354 other adults

Sex

Female 51.1% · 2,989Male 48.9% · 2,857

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 58 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Salamanca Income

$41,667median household income

Median household income

$41,667

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$39,694

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

24.4%

About 1 in 4 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Salamanca Marital Status

32% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married32%32%31%
Never married44%49%38%
Divorced13%11%15%
Widowed10%5%14%
Separated2%2%2%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201