Salem, Georgia Population 2024

396

Salem is a city located in Upson County Georgia. Salem has a 2024 population of 396. Salem is currently growing at a rate of 2.59% annually and its population has increased by 10.61% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 358 in 2020.

The average household income in Salem is $51,770 with a poverty rate of 7.43%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is -. The median age in Salem is 58 years, 57.7 years for males, and 58.8 years for females.

Salem Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Salem was:

  • Black or African American: 92.04%
  • White: 3.98%
  • Two or more races: 3.98%
  • Native American: 0%
  • Asian: 0%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Other race: 0%
State
Georgia
Land Area (mi²)
8.8 sq mi
Density (mi²)
44.90/sq mi
Growth Since 2020
10.61% (38)
The current population of Salem, Georgia is 396 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates.The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 358.

Salem, Georgia Population 2024

Population by Race

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Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American34792.04%
White153.98%
Two or more races153.98%
Native American00%
Asian00%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%
Other race00%

Black or African American

White

Two or more races

Native American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Other race

Salem Population by Race

Salem Population Pyramid 2024

Salem Median Age

58

Total

57.7

Male

58.8

Female

Salem Adults

There are 321 adults, (92 of whom are seniors) in Salem.

Salem Age Dependency

64.6

Age Dependency Ratio

40.2

Old Age Dependency Ratio

24.5

Child Dependency Ratio

Salem Sex Ratio

Female16142.71%
Male21657.29%

Salem Population by Age

Salem Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Household Type
Count
Average Size
Owner
Renter
All1762.1467.632.4
Non Family881.0352.347.7
Married693.0695.74.3
Female193.9536.863.2
Male0000

3.25

Average Family Size

2.14

Average Household Size

67.6%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

Salem Households and Families

Male

Female

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Less Than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate Degree

Salem Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

Salem Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

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The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.

Salem Educational Attainment by Race

All

Male

Female

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$34,365

Average Earnings

$34,184

Average Male

$34,922

Average Female

Salem Earnings by Educational Attainment

Salem Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

Salem Language

95.77% of Salem residents speak only English, while 4.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.23% of the population.

Salem Language

Salem Poverty by Race

rate

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Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
Black347288.07%

7.43%

Overall Poverty Rate

0%

Male Poverty Rate

17.39%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Salem

The race most likely to be in poverty in Salem is Black, with 8.07% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in Salem is Black, with 8.07% below the poverty level.

The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.04%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.58%.

Salem Poverty

rate

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Rate
Poverty
Less Than 9th Grade20%
High School8.18%
Some College0%
Bachelors or Greater0%

Salem Poverty Rate by Education

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Rate
Poverty
Male Employed0%
Male Unemployed0%
Female Employed8.65%
Female Unemployed0%

Salem Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

Salem Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

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mean

median

Income by Household Type

Salem Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

37.1%

Overall Marriage Rate

38.8%

Male Marriage Rate

35.4%

Female Marriage Rate

Salem Married by Age and Sex

male

female

Salem Marriage

The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.

Salem Marital Status by Race

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Salem Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

27

Number of Veterans

27

Male Veterans

0

Female Veterans

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Salem Veterans by War

count

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Salem Veterans by Age

count

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Salem Veterans by Race

Salem Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

0%

Veteran Poverty Rate

0%

Veteran Disability Rate

Salem Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

53%

Labor Force Participation

53%

Employment Rate

0%

Unemployment Rate

Salem Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

Salem Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

Salem Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

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.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

96.02%

Born in Salem

96.02%

Native Born

3.98%

Foreign Born

3.98%

Non Citizen

0%

Naturalized

Place of Birth

96.02% of Salem residents were born in the United States, with 96.02% having been born in Georgia. 3.98% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.

Salem Place of Birth

Note: data after 2022 is projected based on recent change

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Year
Population
Growth
Growth Rate
2024396102.59%
202338692.39%
2022377267.41%
2021351-7-1.96%
2020358-24-6.28%
2019382-25-6.14%
201840740.99%
20174036017.49%
20163435017.06%
2015293-2-0.68%
20142959346.04%
2013202-27-11.79%
2012229-104-31.23%
2011333237.42%
201031000%

Salem Population by Year