Salem, NM

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Salem Overview

844
TOTAL POPULATION
413
MALE POPULATION
431
FEMALE POPULATION
95.82
MALES / 100 FEMALES
104.36
FEMALES / 100 MALES
25.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.7
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$10,030
PER CAPITA INCOME
$25,823
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$26,768
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
12.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
87.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.29
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
441
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
77.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
21.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Salem Zip Codes

Salem Area Codes

Race in Salem

The most populous races in Salem are Hispanic or Latino (821 | 97.3%), Some other Race (725 | 85.9%), and White / Caucasian (96 | 11.4%).
Race in Salem
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino82197.3%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian9611.4%
Two or more Races232.7%
Some other Race72585.9%
Total844100.0%

Ancestry in Salem

The most populous ancestries reported in Salem are Mexican (798 | 94.6%), German (23 | 2.7%), and Italian (23 | 2.7%), together accounting for 100.0% of all Salem residents.
Ancestry in Salem
Ancestry# Population% Population
German232.7%
Italian232.7%
Mexican79894.6%
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Immigrants in Salem

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Salem came from Central America (443 | 52.5%), Latin America (443 | 52.5%), and Mexico (443 | 52.5%), together accounting for 157.5% of all Salem residents.
Immigrants in Salem
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Central America44352.5%
Latin America44352.5%
Mexico44352.5%
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Sex and Age in Salem

Sex and Age in Salem

The most populous age groups in Salem are 55 to 59 Years (101 | 24.5%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (122 | 28.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Salem
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)26 (6.0%)
5 to 9 Years39 (9.4%)75 (17.4%)
10 to 14 Years13 (3.2%)122 (28.3%)
15 to 19 Years15 (3.6%)45 (10.4%)
20 to 24 Years52 (12.6%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years49 (11.9%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Years76 (18.4%)67 (15.5%)
40 to 44 Years31 (7.5%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 49 Years37 (9.0%)35 (8.1%)
50 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years101 (24.5%)20 (4.6%)
60 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)41 (9.5%)
65 to 69 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
70 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 to 79 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total413 (100.0%)431 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Salem

Median Family Size in Salem

Median Family Size in Salem
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple172 (77.8%)3.68
Single Male/Father49 (22.2%)3.67
Single Female/Mother0 (0.0%)-
Total Families221 (100.0%)3.68

Median Household Size in Salem

Median Household Size in Salem
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple172 (68.2%)3.68
Single Male/Father49 (19.4%)3.67
Single Female/Mother0 (0.0%)-
Non-family31 (12.3%)-
Total Households252 (100.0%)3.35

Household Size by Marriage Status in Salem

Out of a total of 252 households in Salem, 221 (87.7%) are family households, while 31 (12.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 84, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 31.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Salem
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-31 (12.3%)
2-Person Households84 (33.3%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households49 (19.4%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households60 (23.8%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households28 (11.1%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total221 (87.7%)31 (12.3%)

Female Fertility in Salem

Fertility by Age in Salem

Average fertility rate in Salem is 170.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 245.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Salem
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years25 (100.0%)245.0
Total25 (100.0%)170.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Salem

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Salem
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Salem

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Salem
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma25 (100.0%)373.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total25 (100.0%)170.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Salem

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Salem
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Salem

Income Overview in Salem

Per Capita Income in Salem is $10,030, while median incomes of families and households are $25,823 and $26,768 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income844$10,030
Median Family Income221$25,823
Mean Family Income221$30,134
Median Household Income252$26,768
Mean Household Income252$33,546
Income Deficit221$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)84412.66%
Wage / Income Gap ($)84487.34¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index8440.29

Earnings by Sex in Salem

Average Earnings in Salem are $15,208, $14,453 for men and $16,548 for women, a difference of 12.7%.
Earnings by Sex in Salem
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male291 (74.1%)$14,453
Female102 (26.0%)$16,548
Total393 (100.0%)$15,208

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Salem

The most common earnings brackets in Salem are $2,500 to $4,999 for men (83 | 28.5%) and $15,000 to $17,499 for women (42 | 41.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Salem
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,99983 (28.5%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)25 (24.5%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,99980 (27.5%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,49960 (20.6%)42 (41.2%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)23 (22.6%)
$25,000 to $29,99914 (4.8%)12 (11.8%)
$30,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $39,99923 (7.9%)0 (0.0%)
$40,000 to $44,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99931 (10.6%)0 (0.0%)
$65,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total291 (100.0%)102 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Salem

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Salem
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total--

Family Income in Salem

Family Income Brackets in Salem

According to the Salem family income data, there are 89 families falling into the $25,000 to $34,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 40.3% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Salem
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000209.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,9997734.8%
$25,000 to $34,9998940.3%
$35,000 to $49,99900.0%
$50,000 to $74,9993515.8%
$75,000 to $99,99900.0%
$100,000 to $149,99900.0%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Salem

2-person families (84 | 38.0%) account for the highest median family income in Salem with $26,341 per family, while 2-person families (84 | 38.0%) have the highest median income of $13,170 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Salem
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families84 (38.0%)$26,341
3-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
4-Person Families49 (22.2%)$0
5-Person Families60 (27.2%)$0
6-Person Families28 (12.7%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total221 (100.0%)$25,823

Family Income by Number of Earners in Salem

Family Income by Number of Earners in Salem
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners20 (9.0%)$0
1 Earner89 (40.3%)$0
2 Earners51 (23.1%)$0
3+ Earners61 (27.6%)$0
Total221 (100.0%)$25,823

Household Income in Salem

Household Income Brackets in Salem

With 89 households falling in the category, the $25,000 to $34,999 income range is the most frequent in Salem, accounting for 35.3% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Salem
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000207.9%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,9997730.6%
$25,000 to $34,9998935.3%
$35,000 to $49,99900.0%
$50,000 to $74,9996626.2%
$75,000 to $99,99900.0%
$100,000 to $149,99900.0%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Salem

The median household income in Salem is $26,768, with the highest median household income of $32,552 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 156 households (61.9%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Salem
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years156 (61.9%)$32,552
45 to 64 Years96 (38.1%)$0
65+ Years0 (0.0%)$0
Total252 (100.0%)$26,768

Poverty in Salem

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Salem

With 62.7% poverty level for males and 82.4% for females among the residents of Salem, 25 to 34 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 49 males (100.0%) and 26 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Salem
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)26 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)47 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years26 (66.7%)28 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)122 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years52 (77.6%)45 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years76 (71.0%)67 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years56 (55.4%)20 (32.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total259 (62.7%)355 (82.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Salem

According to the poverty statistics in Salem, males aged 12 to 14 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Salem
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years13 (33.3%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years15 (22.4%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years31 (29.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years37 (100.0%)35 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years45 (44.6%)41 (67.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total154 (37.3%)76 (17.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Salem

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Salem show that 55.8% or 96 of the total 172 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 76 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Salem
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children64 (76.2%)20 (23.8%)
1 or 2 Children12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)76 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total76 (44.2%)96 (55.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Salem

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Salem
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Salem

The poverty data for Salem shows that 96 of the married-couple family households (55.8%) and 49 of the single-parent households (100.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 76 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 49 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Salem
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children20 (23.8%)49 (100.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children76 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total96 (55.8%)49 (100.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Salem

Employment by Class of Employer in Salem

Among the 348 employed individuals in Salem, private company employees (246 | 70.7%), self-employed (not incorporated) (54 | 15.5%), and state government employees (48 | 13.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Salem
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees24670.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)5415.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations00.0%
Local Government Employees00.0%
State Government Employees4813.8%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total348100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Salem

According to the labor force statistics for Salem, out of the total population over 16 years of age (569), 77.5% or 441 individuals are in the labor force, with 21.1% or 93 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 52 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 55 to 59 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 57.0% or 45 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Salem
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years15 (25.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years52 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years174 (100.0%)48 (27.6%)
45 to 54 Years72 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years79 (65.3%)45 (57.0%)
60 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total441 (77.5%)93 (21.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Salem

According to labor force statistics for Salem, 81.8% of individuals (374) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (457) are in the labor force, with 24.9% or 93 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of high school diploma, with 100.0% or 135 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 33.3% or 45 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Salem
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School188 (69.4%)69 (25.5%)
High School Diploma135 (100.0%)45 (33.3%)
College / Associate Degree51 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total374 (81.8%)114 (24.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Salem

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Salem are Management (23 | 6.6%), Community & Social Service (23 | 6.6%), and Education Instruction & Library (23 | 6.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Salem

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Salem
OccupationMaleFemale
Management23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)23 (50.0%)23 (50.0%)
Total (Overall)246 (70.7%)102 (29.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Salem are Healthcare Support (42 | 12.1%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (25 | 7.2%).
Services Occupations in Salem

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in Salem
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)42 (100.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)25 (100.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)67 (100.0%)
Total (Overall)246 (70.7%)102 (29.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

Sales and Office Occupations in Salem

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Salem
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)246 (70.7%)102 (29.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Salem are Farming, Fishing & Forestry (69 | 19.8%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (52 | 14.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Salem

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Salem
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry57 (82.6%)12 (17.4%)
Construction & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair52 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)109 (90.1%)12 (9.9%)
Total (Overall)246 (70.7%)102 (29.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Salem are Material Moving (49 | 14.1%), Production (34 | 9.8%), and Transportation (31 | 8.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Salem

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Salem
OccupationMaleFemale
Production34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)114 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)246 (70.7%)102 (29.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Salem

Employment Industries in Salem

The major employment industries in Salem include Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (178 | 51.1%), Manufacturing (49 | 14.1%), Health Care & Social Assistance (42 | 12.1%), Transportation & Warehousing (31 | 8.9%), and Educational Services (25 | 7.2%).
Employment Industries in Salem

Employment Industries by Sex in Salem

The Salem industries that see more men than women are Manufacturing (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (93.3%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Educational Services (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (100.0%), and Public Administration (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Salem
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting166 (93.3%)12 (6.7%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)25 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)42 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
Total246 (70.7%)102 (29.3%)

Education in Salem

School Enrollment in Salem

The most common levels of schooling among the 309 students in Salem are middle school (135 | 43.7%), college / undergraduate (60 | 19.4%), and nursery / preschool (47 | 15.2%).
School Enrollment in Salem
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool4715.2%
Kindergarten268.4%
Elementary School4113.3%
Middle School13543.7%
High School00.0%
College / Undergraduate6019.4%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total309100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Salem

Out of a total of 309 students who are enrolled in schools in Salem, 73 (23.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 236 (76.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 60 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 135 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Salem
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old101 (88.6%)13 (11.4%)
10 to 14 Year Olds135 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)60 (100.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total236 (76.4%)73 (23.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Salem

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Salem
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology00.0%
Business00.0%
Education00.0%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total00.0%

Transportation & Commute in Salem

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Salem

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Salem are males with 4 vehicles (164, accounting for 66.7%) and females with 4 vehicles (12, making up 160.8%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Salem
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Vehicles31 (12.6%)42 (41.2%)
3 Vehicles51 (20.7%)48 (47.1%)
4 Vehicles164 (66.7%)12 (11.8%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total246 (100.0%)102 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Salem

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Salem are 30 to 34 minutes (114 commuters, 32.8%), 60 to 89 minutes (83 commuters, 23.8%), and 25 to 29 minutes (49 commuters, 14.1%).
Commute Time in Salem
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes00.0%
5 to 9 Minutes318.9%
10 to 14 Minutes00.0%
15 to 19 Minutes4813.8%
20 to 24 Minutes236.6%
25 to 29 Minutes4914.1%
30 to 34 Minutes11432.8%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes00.0%
60 to 89 Minutes8323.8%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Salem

The most common commute times in Salem are 30 to 34 minutes (114 commuters, 46.3%) for males and 60 to 89 minutes (54 commuters, 52.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Salem
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes31 (12.6%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes0 (0.0%)48 (47.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes23 (9.3%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes49 (19.9%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes114 (46.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes29 (11.8%)54 (52.9%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Salem

The most frequent times of departure to work in Salem are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (77, 31.3%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (65, 63.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Salem
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM29 (11.8%)12 (11.8%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM23 (9.3%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM52 (21.1%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM77 (31.3%)25 (24.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM0 (0.0%)65 (63.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM34 (13.8%)0 (0.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM31 (12.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total246 (100.0%)102 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Salem

Occupancy by Ownership in Salem

Of the total 252 dwellings in Salem, owner-occupied units account for 175 (69.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 77 (30.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Salem
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units17569.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units7730.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units252100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Salem

Occupancy by Household Size in Salem
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household3112.3%
2-Person Household8433.3%
3-Person Household00.0%
4+ Person Household13754.4%
Total Housing Units252100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Salem

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Salem
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2-Person Household84 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Household0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household60 (43.8%)77 (56.2%)
Total Housing Units175 (69.4%)77 (30.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Salem

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Salem
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School152 (75.6%)49 (24.4%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College/Associate Degree23 (45.1%)28 (54.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Salem

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Salem
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years4919.4%
35 to 44 Years10742.5%
45 to 54 Years3513.9%
55 to 64 Years6124.2%
65 to 74 Years00.0%
75 to 84 Years00.0%
85 Years and Over00.0%
Total252100.0%

Housing Finances in Salem

Median Income by Occupancy in Salem

Median Income by Occupancy in Salem
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied175 (69.4%)$33,880
Renter-Occupied77 (30.6%)$0
Average252 (100.0%)$26,768

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Salem

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Salem
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,99920 (11.4%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)77 (100.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99989 (50.9%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99966 (37.7%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total175 (100.0%)77 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Salem

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Salem
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300132 (75.4%)28 (36.4%)
$300 to $49920 (11.4%)49 (63.6%)
$500 to $7990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,49923 (13.1%)0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total175 (100.0%)77 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Salem

Housing Structures in Salem

Housing Structures in Salem
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached4317.1%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other20982.9%
Total252100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Salem

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Salem
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other132 (63.2%)77 (36.8%)
Total175 (69.4%)77 (30.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Salem

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Salem
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms31 (17.7%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms89 (50.9%)77 (100.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms55 (31.4%)0 (0.0%)
8 or more Rooms0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total175 (100.0%)77 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Salem

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Salem
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas103 (58.9%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity72 (41.1%)77 (100.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total175 (100.0%)77 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Salem

Household Vehicle Usage in Salem
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle61 (34.9%)0 (0.0%)
2 Vehicles79 (45.1%)0 (0.0%)
3 or more Vehicles35 (20.0%)77 (100.0%)
Total175 (100.0%)77 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Salem

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Salem

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1750
Median Property Value$62,100$0
Median Household Income$33,880$0
Monthly Housing Costs$246$0
Real Estate Taxes--

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Salem

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Salem
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00079 (45.1%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99961 (34.9%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99912 (6.9%)0 (0.0%)
$300,000 to $499,99923 (13.1%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total175 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Salem

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Salem
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00020 (11.4%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99989 (50.9%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99966 (37.7%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total175 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Salem

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Salem
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x91 (52.0%)0 (0.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x41 (23.4%)0 (0.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4.0x or more43 (24.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total175 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Salem

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Salem
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800152 (86.9%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49923 (13.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total175 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health & Disability in Salem

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Salem

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Salem
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years73 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years262 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years49 (48.5%)52 (51.5%)
26 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years143 (82.2%)31 (17.8%)
45 to 54 Years72 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years117 (72.2%)45 (27.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total716 (84.8%)128 (15.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Salem

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Salem
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born73 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen262 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen49 (48.5%)52 (51.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Salem

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Salem
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000331 (86.4%)52 (13.6%)
$25,000 to $49,999272 (85.8%)45 (14.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999113 (78.5%)31 (21.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Salem

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Salem
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 673 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years262 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years49 (48.5%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years143 (82.2%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years26 (36.1%)46 (63.9%)
55 to 64 Years117 (72.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total670 (79.4%)46 (5.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Salem

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Salem
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years22 (9.0%)41 (25.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Salem

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Salem: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Salem: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Salem: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Salem: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years22 (9.0%)41 (25.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Salem: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)41 (25.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Salem

Computing Device Access in Salem

Computing Device Access in Salem
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop11545.6%
Smartphone13553.6%
Tablet7128.2%
No Computing Device207.9%
Total252100.0%

Internet Access in Salem

Internet Access in Salem
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home14356.8%
Cellular Data Only4116.3%
Satellite Internet00.0%
No Internet6827.0%
Total252100.0%

Salem Summary

Salem, New Mexico is a small town located in the northeastern corner of the state, near the Texas border. It is part of the Clovis-Portales Metropolitan Statistical Area, and is the county seat of Curry County. The town has a population of just over 1,000 people, and is known for its rural charm and friendly atmosphere.

Geography

Salem is located in the northeastern corner of New Mexico, near the Texas border. It is situated in the High Plains region of the state, and is surrounded by rolling hills and flat plains. The town is located at an elevation of 4,400 feet, and is part of the Llano Estacado, or Staked Plains. The climate in Salem is semi-arid, with hot summers and cold winters. The average annual precipitation is just over 15 inches, and the average annual temperature is around 60 degrees Fahrenheit.

Economy

The economy of Salem is largely based on agriculture and ranching. The town is home to several large farms and ranches, and the surrounding area is known for its cattle and sheep production. The town also has a small manufacturing sector, with several small businesses producing a variety of products. The town is also home to a number of small retail stores, restaurants, and other businesses.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Salem was 1,037. The racial makeup of the town was 94.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 3.0% from other races. The median household income was $30,938, and the median family income was $35,625. The per capita income was $15,945.

History

Salem was founded in 1885, when the town was established as the county seat of Curry County. The town was named after Salem, Massachusetts, and was originally a small farming community. In the early 1900s, the town began to grow, and by the 1920s it had become a bustling center of commerce and industry. The town was home to several large businesses, including a cotton gin, a flour mill, and a brick factory.
In the 1950s, the town began to decline, as many of the businesses closed or moved away. The town was also hit hard by the Dust Bowl, and many of the residents left in search of better opportunities elsewhere. In recent years, the town has seen a resurgence, as new businesses have opened and the population has grown. Today, Salem is a small but vibrant community, with a strong sense of community and pride.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Salem?
Total Population of Salem is 844.
What is the Total Male Population of Salem?
Total Male Population of Salem is 413.
What is the Total Female Population of Salem?
Total Female Population of Salem is 431.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Salem?
There are 95.82 Males per 100 Females in Salem.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Salem?
There are 104.36 Females per 100 Males in Salem.
What is the Median Population Age in Salem?
Median Population Age in Salem is 25.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Salem
Average Family Size in Salem is 3.7 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Salem
Average Household Size in Salem is 3.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Salem?
Per Capita income in Salem is $10,030.
What is the Median Family Income in Salem?
Median Family Income in Salem is $25,823.
What is the Median Household income in Salem?
Median Household Income in Salem is $26,768.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Salem?
Income or Wage Gap in Salem is 12.7%.
Women in Salem earn 87.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Salem?
Inequality or Gini Index in Salem is 0.29.
How Large is the Labor Force in Salem?
There are 441 People in the Labor Forcein in Salem.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Salem?
77.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Salem.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Salem?
Unemployment Rate in Salem is 21.1%.