Salem city's estimated 2026 population is 26,386 with a growth rate of 0.91% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Salem city is the 71st largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 24,897 and has seen a growth of 5.98% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Salem city includes 83.95% White, 7.78% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (83.95%)
Black or African American (7.78%)
Two or more races (4.04%)
Other race (2.01%)
Asian (1.94%)
Native American (0.18%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.09%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,389 | 83.95% |
| Black or African American | 1,983 | 7.78% |
| Two or more races | 1,028 | 4.04% |
| Other race | 511 | 2.01% |
| Asian | 495 | 1.94% |
| Native American | 47 | 0.18% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 24 | 0.09% |
Married
Widowed
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Separated
Never Married
Salem city's average per capita income is $48,587. Household income levels show a median of $66,716. The poverty rate stands at 10.86%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $103,931 | - |
| Families | $87,508 | $107,800 |
| Households | $66,716 | $92,769 |
| Non Families | $40,338 | $61,105 |
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