Salem is a city located in Harrison County, West Virginia. Salem has a 2025 population of 1,455. Salem is currently declining at a rate of -0.89% annually and its population has decreased by -4.4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,522 in 2020.
The average household income in Salem is $50,963 with a poverty rate of 16.61%.The median age in Salem is 32.4 years: 25.9 years for males, and 40.1 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Salem includes 95.09% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Two or more races, Asian, other race and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
White | 1,723 | 95.09% |
Black or African American | 44 | 2.43% |
Two or more races | 18 | 0.99% |
Asian | 14 | 0.77% |
Other race | 13 | 0.72% |
Married
Widowed
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Separated
Never Married
Salem's average per capita income is $29,000. Household income levels show a median of $43,690. The poverty rate stands at 16.61%.
Name | Median | Mean |
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Married Families | $71,406 | - |
Families | $60,156 | $58,878 |
Households | $43,690 | $50,963 |
Non Families | $26,789 | $42,666 |
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