State
County
Land Area (mi²)
8.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)
5,200.80/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.11%
Growth Since 2010
4.34%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Salem, Massachusetts Population 2021
43,134
Salem is a city located in Essex County Massachusetts. With a 2020 population of 43,134, it is the 28th largest city in Massachusetts and the 907th largest city in the United States . Salem is currently declining at a rate of -0.11% annually but its population has increased by 4.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 41,340 in 2010. Salem reached it's highest population of 43,697 in 1910. Spanning over 18 miles, Salem has a population density of 5,201 people per square mile.
The average household income in Salem is $87,095 with a poverty rate of 14.68%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,289 per month, and the median house value is $367,200. The median age in Salem is 37.1 years, 36 years for males, and 38.3 years for females.
Salem Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Salem was:
- White: 79.02%
- Other race: 7.47%
- Black or African American: 6.60%
- Two or more races: 3.78%
- Asian: 2.51%
- Native American: 0.63%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Salem, Massachusetts is 43,134 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 43,272.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 41,340.
Salem, Massachusetts Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34,176 | 79.02% |
| Some Other Race | 3,229 | 7.47% |
| Black or African American | 2,855 | 6.60% |
| Two or More Races | 1,636 | 3.78% |
| Asian | 1,085 | 2.51% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 271 | 0.63% |
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Salem Population by Race
Salem Population Pyramid $2021
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Salem Population by Age
Salem Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 18,437 | 2.25 | 51.5 |
| Non Family | 8,492 | 1.3 | 40.3 |
| Married | 6,801 | 2.98 | 72 |
| Female | 2,507 | 3.28 | 32.9 |
| Male | 637 | 3 | 55.7 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.25
Average Household Size
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Salem Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,351 | 4.43% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,324 | 4.34% |
| High School Graduate | 7,694 | 25.20% |
| Some College | 5,183 | 16.98% |
| Associates Degree | 1,844 | 6.04% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7,825 | 25.63% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,310 | 17.39% |
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Salem Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Salem Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 23,472 | 22,516 | 11,190 |
| Hispanic | 4,798 | 3,458 | 990 |
| Other Race | 2,172 | 1,496 | 307 |
| Black | 1,520 | 1,246 | 416 |
| Asian | 817 | 624 | 479 |
| 2+ Races | 530 | 462 | 200 |
| Native American | 192 | 98 | 21 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.93%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 58.63%.
Salem Educational Attainment by Race
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$48,905
Average Earnings
$54,043
Average Male
$39,377
Average Female
Salem Earnings by Educational Attainment
Salem Language by Age
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Salem Language
77.98% of Salem residents speak only English, while 22.02% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 14.23% of the population.
Salem Language
Salem Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 29,810 | 2,736 | 9.18% |
| Hispanic | 7,535 | 2,239 | 29.71% |
| Other | 3,203 | 860 | 26.85% |
| Black | 2,622 | 604 | 23.04% |
| Multiple | 1,544 | 507 | 32.84% |
| Native | 271 | 161 | 59.41% |
| Asian | 1,065 | 129 | 12.11% |
14.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.36%
Male Poverty Rate
18.32%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Salem
The race most likely to be in poverty in Salem is Native, with 59.41% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Salem is White, with 9.18% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.73%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.31%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.41%.
Salem Poverty
Salem Poverty Rate by Education
Salem Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
40.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.7%
Male Marriage Rate
37.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Salem Married by Age and Sex
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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
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Salem Marital Status
Salem Veterans by War
Salem Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,459 | 4.94% |
| Native American | 61 | 25.00% |
| 2+ Races | 40 | 4.00% |
| Hispanic | 39 | 0.66% |
| Black | 23 | 1.14% |
| Asian | 17 | 1.78% |
| Other Race | 7 | 0.28% |
Salem Veterans by Race
Salem Veterans by Education
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7.83%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
Salem Veterans by Education
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68%
Labor Force Participation
65.3%
Employment Rate
4%
Unemployment Rate
Salem Employment by Age
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Salem Employment by Race
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Salem Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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85.36%
Native Born
14.64%
Foreign Born
5.14%
Non Citizen
9.50%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
85.36% of Salem residents were born in the United States, with 62.77% having been born in Massachusetts. 5.14% 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
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 43,134 | -46 | -0.11% |
| 2020 | 43,180 | -46 | -0.11% |
| 2019 | 43,226 | -46 | -0.11% |
| 2018 | 43,272 | -27 | -0.06% |
| 2017 | 43,299 | 66 | 0.15% |
| 2016 | 43,233 | -6 | -0.01% |
| 2015 | 43,239 | 251 | 0.58% |
| 2014 | 42,988 | 320 | 0.75% |
| 2013 | 42,668 | 352 | 0.83% |
| 2012 | 42,316 | 321 | 0.76% |
| 2011 | 41,995 | 172 | 0.41% |
| 2010 | 41,823 | 1,416 | 0.35% |
| 2000 | 40,407 | 2,316 | 0.59% |
| 1990 | 38,091 | -185 | -0.05% |
| 1980 | 38,276 | -2,280 | -0.58% |
| 1970 | 40,556 | 1,345 | 0.34% |
| 1960 | 39,211 | -2,669 | -0.66% |
| 1950 | 41,880 | 667 | 0.16% |
| 1940 | 41,213 | -2,140 | -0.50% |
| 1930 | 43,353 | 824 | 0.19% |
| 1920 | 42,529 | -1,168 | -0.27% |
| 1910 | 43,697 | 7,741 | 1.97% |
| 1900 | 35,956 | 5,155 | 1.56% |
| 1890 | 30,801 | 3,238 | 1.12% |
| 1880 | 27,563 | 3,446 | 1.34% |
| 1870 | 24,117 | 1,865 | 0.81% |
| 1860 | 22,252 | 1,988 | 0.94% |
| 1850 | 20,264 | 5,182 | 3.00% |
| 1840 | 15,082 | 1,187 | 0.82% |
| 1830 | 13,895 | 1,164 | 0.88% |
| 1820 | 12,731 | 118 | 0.09% |
| 1810 | 12,613 | 3,156 | 2.92% |
| 1800 | 9,457 | 1,536 | 1.79% |
| 1790 | 7,921 | 0.00% |