Salem, Missouri Population 2022
Salem is a city located in Dent County Missouri. Salem has a 2020 population of 4,540. It is also the county seat of Dent County. Salem is currently declining at a rate of -0.74% annually and its population has decreased by -1.48% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,608 in 2010.
The average household income in Salem is $42,943 with a poverty rate of 24.00%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $531 per month, and the median house value is $73,800. The median age in Salem is 46.6 years, 38 years for males, and 51.4 years for females.
Salem Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Salemwas:
- White: 91.84%
- Two or more races: 6.22%
- Other race: 0.94%
- Black or African American: 0.53%
- Native American: 0.47%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,504 | 91.84% |
| Black or African American | 26 | 0.53% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 23 | 0.47% |
| Some Other Race | 46 | 0.94% |
| Two or More Races | 305 | 6.22% |
Salem Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,341 | 2.05 | 48.6 |
| Married | 642 | 3 | 72.4 |
| Male | 87 | 3.4 | 71.3 |
| Female | 412 | 3.18 | 23.5 |
| Non Family | 1,200 | 1.06 | 42.8 |
2.92
Average Family Size
2.05
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 173 | 5.15% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 371 | 11.04% |
| High School Graduate | 1,249 | 37.16% |
| Some College | 906 | 26.96% |
| Associates Degree | 197 | 5.86% |
| Bachelors Degree | 300 | 8.93% |
| Graduate Degree | 165 | 4.91% |
Salem Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,006 | 2,527 | 465 |
| Black | 12 | 12 | |
| Native American | 23 | 23 | |
| Other Race | 21 | 21 | |
| 2+ Races | 246 | 212 | |
| Hispanic | 74 | 43 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 15.47%.
$30,092
Average Earnings
$33,833
Average Male
$21,075
Average Female
Salem Language by Age
Salem Language
97.72% of Salem residents speak only English, while 2.28% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.92% of the population.
Salem Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 25 | 23 | 92.00% |
| Multiple | 305 | 147 | 48.20% |
| White | 4,357 | 984 | 22.58% |
| Other | NaN% |
24.00%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.78%
Male Poverty Rate
25.71%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Salem
The race most likely to be in poverty in Salem is Black, with 92.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Salem is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.87%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.91%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.86%.
Salem Marital Status
Marriage Rates
38.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.8%
Male Marriage Rate
28.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Salem Married by Age and Sex
Salem Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Salem Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 305 | 8.55% |
| Black | 2 | 7.69% |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 6.91% |
Salem Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.84%
Veteran Disability Rate
55.6%
Labor Force Participation
51.2%
Employment Rate
7.9%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
74.20%
Born in Salem
99.31%
Native Born
0.69%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.69%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.31% of Salem residents were born in the United States, with 74.20% having been born in Missouri. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 3,151 | 0.00% | |
| 1950 | 3,611 | 460 | 1.37% |
| 1960 | 3,870 | 259 | 0.70% |
| 1970 | 4,363 | 493 | 1.21% |
| 1980 | 4,454 | 91 | 0.21% |
| 1990 | 4,486 | 32 | 0.07% |
| 2000 | 4,854 | 368 | 0.79% |
| 2010 | 4,950 | 96 | 0.20% |
| 2011 | 4,916 | -34 | -0.69% |
| 2012 | 4,882 | -34 | -0.69% |
| 2013 | 4,848 | -34 | -0.70% |
| 2014 | 4,814 | -34 | -0.70% |
| 2015 | 4,780 | -34 | -0.71% |
| 2016 | 4,746 | -34 | -0.71% |
| 2017 | 4,712 | -34 | -0.72% |
| 2018 | 4,678 | -34 | -0.72% |
| 2019 | 4,644 | -34 | -0.73% |
| 2020 | 4,608 | -36 | -0.78% |
| 2021 | 4,574 | -34 | -0.74% |
| 2022 | 4,540 | -34 | -0.74% |