Salem is a town located in Oconee County, South Carolina. Salem has a 2025 population of 125. Salem is currently growing at a rate of 0.81% annually and its population has increased by 4.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 120 in 2020.
The average household income in Salem is $72,370 with a poverty rate of 10.4%.The median age in Salem is 47.5 years: 47.1 years for males, and 50.4 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Salem includes 96.15% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
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White | 200 | 96.15% |
Two or more races | 6 | 2.88% |
Asian | 2 | 0.96% |
Married
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Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Salem's average per capita income is $35,208. Household income levels show a median of $63,750. The poverty rate stands at 10.4%.
Name | Median | Mean |
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Married Families | $100,536 | - |
Families | $80,000 | $84,573 |
Households | $63,750 | $72,370 |
Non Families | - | $42,113 |
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