Salem, Nebraska Population 2024

80

Salem is a city located in Richardson County Nebraska. Salem has a 2024 population of 80. Salem is currently declining at a rate of -1.23% annually and its population has decreased by -4.76% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 84 in 2020.

The average household income in Salem is $64,655 with a poverty rate of 10.59%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is -. The median age in Salem is 63.2 years, 63.2 years for males, and 64 years for females.

Salem Demographics

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

  • White: 100%
  • Black or African American: 0%
  • Native American: 0%
  • Asian: 0%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Other race: 0%
  • Two or more races: 0%
Land Area (mi²)
0.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)
128.90/sq mi
Growth Since 2020
-4.76% (-4)
The current population of Salem, Nebraska is 80 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates.The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 84.

Salem, Nebraska Population 2024

Population by Race

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Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White88100%
Black or African American00%
Native American00%
Asian00%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%
Other race00%
Two or more races00%

White

Black or African American

Native American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Other race

Two or more races

Salem Population by Race

Salem Population Pyramid 2024

Salem Median Age

63.2

Total

63.2

Male

64

Female

Salem Adults

There are 78 adults, (35 of whom are seniors) in Salem.

Salem Age Dependency

104.7

Age Dependency Ratio

81.4

Old Age Dependency Ratio

23.3

Child Dependency Ratio

Salem Sex Ratio

Female4045.45%
Male4854.55%

Salem Population by Age

Salem Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Household Type
Count
Average Size
Owner
Renter
All44268.231.8
Married262.6996.23.8
Non Family18027.872.2
Male0000
Female0000

2.58

Average Family Size

2

Average Household Size

68.2%

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 91.03%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 2.56%.

Salem Educational Attainment by Race

All

Male

Female

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$20,625

Average Earnings

$19,318

Average Male

$39,375

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

100% of Salem residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.

Salem Language

Salem Poverty by Race

rate

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Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
White8378.43%
Hispanic22100%

10.59%

Overall Poverty Rate

6.67%

Male Poverty Rate

15%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Salem

The race most likely to be in poverty in Salem is Hispanic, with 100% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in Salem is White, with 8.43% below the poverty level.

The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.44%.

Salem Poverty

rate

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Rate
Poverty
Less Than 9th Grade42.86%
Some College13.33%
High School0%
Bachelors or Greater0%

Salem Poverty Rate by Education

rate

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Rate
Poverty
Male Employed0%
Male Unemployed0%
Female Employed0%
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

70.0%

Overall Marriage Rate

75.6%

Male Marriage Rate

64.1%

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 35-44, 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

10

Number of Veterans

7

Male Veterans

3

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

10%

Veteran Poverty Rate

0%

Veteran Disability Rate

Salem Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

26.6%

Labor Force Participation

26.6%

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

71.59%

Born in Salem

100%

Native Born

0%

Foreign Born

0%

Non Citizen

0%

Naturalized

Place of Birth

100% of Salem residents were born in the United States, with 71.59% having been born in Nebraska. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.

Salem Place of Birth

Note: data after 2022 is projected based on recent change

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Year
Population
Growth
Growth Rate
202975-1-1.32%
202876-1-1.3%
202777-1-1.28%
202678-1-1.27%
202579-1-1.25%
202480-1-1.23%
202381-1-1.22%
202282-1-1.2%
202183-1-1.19%
202084-19-18.45%
2019103-1-0.96%
2018104-1-0.95%
201710500%
2016105-1-0.94%
2015106-1-0.93%
2014107-2-1.83%
2013109-2-1.8%
2012111-1-0.89%
201111200%
201011200%

Salem Population by Year