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Salem

County:
Utah County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
12.094
State:
Utah

Salem is a city located in Utah County, Utah. Salem has a 2026 population of 12,244. Salem is currently growing at a rate of 4.09% annually and its population has increased by 30.8% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,361 in 2020.

The median household income in Salem is $111,117 with a poverty rate of 4.16%. The median age in Salem is 29.3 years: 30.5 years for males, and 28.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 90.9 males.

12.2K
Total Population
1,012
Density (mi²)
481 4.09%
Growth

Salem Population

Salem Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202612,2444814.09%
202511,7634804.25%
202411,2834944.58%
202310,7893683.53%
202210,4215906%
20219,8314705.02%
20209,361660.71%
20198,6201451.71%
20188,4752663.24%
20178,2094145.31%
20167,7953664.93%
20157,4292223.08%
20147,2072944.25%
20136,9131572.32%
20126,7561472.22%
20116,6091862.9%
20106,465370.58%
20004,37200%

Median Age

Overall: 29.3 years
Female: 28.3 years
Male: 30.5 years

Salem Adults

There are 6,628 adults, (1,012 of whom are seniors) in Salem.

Sex Ratio

Female: 5,407 (52.4%)
Male: 4,917 (47.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Salem includes 90.25% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White9,31790.25%
Two or more races9429.12%
Black or African American270.26%
Other race250.24%
Asian130.13%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races5225.06%
White1481.43%
Other race190.18%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White9,16988.81%
Two or more races4204.07%
Black or African American270.26%
Asian130.13%
Other race60.06%

Salem Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Salem 's average per capita income is $69,300. Household income levels show a median of $111,117. The poverty rate stands at 4.16%.

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$118,763-
Families$116,604$139,408
Households$111,117$131,589
Non Families$77,326$74,335

$69,300

Average Income

$111,117

Median Household Income

4.16%

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)