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Salem

County:
Salem city
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
14.515
State:
Virginia

Salem is a city located in Salem city, Virginia. Salem has a 2026 population of 26,164. It is also the county seat of Salem city. Salem is currently growing at a rate of 0.49% annually and its population has increased by 3.02% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 25,396 in 2020.

The median household income in Salem is $66,725 with a poverty rate of 10.25%. The median age in Salem is 40 years: 39 years for males, and 41.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 90.7 males.

26.2K
Total Population
1,803
Density (mi²)
128 0.49%
Growth

Salem Population

Salem Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202626,1641280.49%
202526,0361280.49%
202425,9082390.93%
202325,669-29-0.11%
202225,6982811.11%
202125,417760.3%
202025,3961870.74%
201925,209-62-0.25%
201825,271-91-0.36%
201725,362940.37%
201625,268-110-0.43%
201525,378-63-0.25%
201425,4411110.44%
201325,3301400.56%
201225,1901600.64%
201125,0301330.53%
201024,897950.38%
200024,7479914.17%
199023,756-202-0.84%
198023,9581,9768.99%
197021,9825,92436.89%
196016,0589,235135.35%
19506,8231,08618.93%
19405,73790418.7%
19304,83367416.21%
19204,1593108.05%
19103,84943712.81%
19003,4121334.06%
18903,27900%

Median Age

Overall: 40 years
Female: 41.9 years
Male: 39 years

Salem Adults

There are 20,629 adults, (5,016 of whom are seniors) in Salem.

Sex Ratio

Female: 13,432 (52.4%)
Male: 12,186 (47.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Salem includes 82.47% White, 8.65% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White21,12882.47%
Black or African American2,2178.65%
Two or more races1,1484.48%
Other race5552.17%
Asian5031.96%
Native American670.26%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races6342.47%
Other race3531.38%
White2330.91%
Native American70.03%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White20,89581.56%
Black or African American2,2178.65%
Two or more races5142.01%
Asian5031.96%
Other race2020.79%
Native American600.23%

Salem Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Salem 's average per capita income is $49,565. Household income levels show a median of $66,725. The poverty rate stands at 10.25%.

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$109,671-
Families$90,446$113,094
Households$66,725$96,247
Non Families$43,795$63,778

$49,565

Average Income

$66,725

Median Household Income

10.25%

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)