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Salem

County:
Harrison County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
2.032
State:
West Virginia

Salem is a city located in Harrison County, West Virginia. Salem has a 2026 population of 1,449. Salem is currently declining at a rate of -0.82% annually and its population has decreased by -4.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,524 in 2020.

The median household income in Salem is $38,529 with a poverty rate of 16.77%. The median age in Salem is 32.6 years: 26 years for males, and 35.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 132.1 males.

1.4K
Total Population
713
Density (mi²)
-12 -0.82%
Growth

Salem Population

Salem Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,449-12-0.82%
20251,461-13-0.88%
20241,474-8-0.54%
20231,482-9-0.6%
20221,491-18-1.19%
20211,509-15-0.98%
20201,524-3-0.2%
20191,525-11-0.72%
20181,536-41-2.6%
20171,577593.89%
20161,518-23-1.49%
20151,541-9-0.58%
20141,550-11-0.7%
20131,561-12-0.76%
20121,573-9-0.57%
20111,582-4-0.25%
20101,58820.13%

Median Age

Overall: 32.6 years
Female: 35.5 years
Male: 26 years

Salem Adults

There are 1,410 adults, (266 of whom are seniors) in Salem.

Sex Ratio

Female: 702 (43.1%)
Male: 927 (56.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Salem includes 94.54% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Two or more races, Asian, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,54094.54%
Black or African American482.95%
Two or more races171.04%
Asian140.86%
Other race100.61%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White281.72%
Other race100.61%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,51292.82%
Black or African American482.95%
Two or more races171.04%
Asian140.86%

Salem Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Salem 's average per capita income is $22,963. Household income levels show a median of $38,529. The poverty rate stands at 16.77%.

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$73,092-
Families$51,250$63,197
Households$38,529$49,242
Non Families$26,315$35,450

$22,963

Average Income

$38,529

Median Household Income

16.77%

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)