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Salem

County:
McCook County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
1.25
State:
South Dakota

Salem is a city located in McCook County, South Dakota. Salem has a 2026 population of 1,308. It is also the county seat of McCook County. Salem is currently declining at a rate of -0.23% annually and its population has decreased by -1.51% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,328 in 2020.

The median household income in Salem is $74,881 with a poverty rate of 5.58%. The median age in Salem is 39.6 years: 37.1 years for males, and 43.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 110.4 males.

1.3K
Total Population
1,046
Density (mi²)
-3 -0.23%
Growth

Salem Population

Salem Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,308-3-0.23%
20251,311-4-0.3%
20241,315-17-1.28%
20231,332-1-0.08%
20221,333-1-0.07%
20211,33460.45%
20201,328-4-0.3%
20191,276-11-0.85%
20181,28710.08%
20171,28620.16%
20161,284-1-0.08%
20151,285-28-2.13%
20141,313-19-1.43%
20131,33240.3%
20121,32810.08%
20111,327-20-1.48%
20101,347-4-0.3%

Median Age

Overall: 39.6 years
Female: 43.3 years
Male: 37.1 years

Salem Adults

There are 880 adults, (281 of whom are seniors) in Salem.

Sex Ratio

Female: 578 (47.5%)
Male: 638 (52.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Salem includes 88.49% White, 6.41% Native American, and smaller percentages for other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,07688.49%
Native American786.41%
Two or more races504.11%
Other race120.99%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Native American695.67%
White70.58%
Two or more races20.16%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,06987.91%
Two or more races483.95%
Other race120.99%
Native American90.74%

Salem Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Salem 's average per capita income is $48,716. Household income levels show a median of $74,881. The poverty rate stands at 5.58%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$101,958-
Families$100,846$107,883
Households$74,881$90,710
Non Families$48,125$61,307

$48,716

Average Income

$74,881

Median Household Income

5.58%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)