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Salem Overview

175,754
TOTAL POPULATION
88,963
MALE POPULATION
86,791
FEMALE POPULATION
102.50
MALES / 100 FEMALES
97.56
FEMALES / 100 MALES
35.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$35,469
PER CAPITA INCOME
$83,692
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$67,540
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
17.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
82.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,057
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.45
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
85,738
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
61.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Salem Zip Codes

Salem Area Codes

Race in Salem

The most populous races in Salem are White / Caucasian (126,854 | 72.2%), Hispanic or Latino (40,150 | 22.8%), and Two or more Races (21,509 | 12.2%).
Race in Salem
Race# Population% Population
Asian5,8113.3%
Black / African American2,7011.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific2,8991.7%
Hispanic or Latino40,15022.8%
Native / Alaskan2,0441.2%
White / Caucasian126,85472.2%
Two or more Races21,50912.2%
Some other Race13,9367.9%
Total175,754100.0%

Ancestry in Salem

The most populous ancestries reported in Salem are Mexican (34,430 | 19.6%), German (30,099 | 17.1%), English (21,977 | 12.5%), Irish (15,859 | 9.0%), and European (8,443 | 4.8%), together accounting for 63.0% of all Salem residents.
Ancestry in Salem
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan380.0%
African6060.3%
Alaska Native490.0%
Alaskan Athabascan160.0%
Albanian130.0%
American6,3803.6%
Apache3130.2%
Arab2710.2%
Arapaho130.0%
Argentinean390.0%
Armenian360.0%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac80.0%
Australian470.0%
Austrian6790.4%
Basque570.0%
Belgian1770.1%
Bhutanese1,0140.6%
Blackfeet3820.2%
Bolivian650.0%
Brazilian770.0%
British1,0850.6%
Bulgarian710.0%
Burmese7000.4%
Canadian3730.2%
Celtic1130.1%
Central American2,3911.4%
Central American Indian3580.2%
Cherokee9070.5%
Cheyenne90.0%
Chickasaw1020.1%
Chinese290.0%
Chippewa490.0%
Choctaw2710.2%
Colombian2300.1%
Comanche240.0%
Costa Rican70.0%
Cree50.0%
Creek700.0%
Croatian770.0%
Cuban1210.1%
Czech3460.2%
Czechoslovakian1930.1%
Danish1,6951.0%
Delaware500.0%
Dominican1310.1%
Dutch3,2251.8%
Eastern European7220.4%
Ecuadorian510.0%
Egyptian350.0%
English21,97712.5%
Estonian240.0%
Ethiopian1100.1%
European8,4434.8%
Fijian1,4350.8%
Filipino100.0%
Finnish4550.3%
French4,1522.4%
French American Indian1600.1%
French Canadian7710.4%
German30,09917.1%
Ghanaian300.0%
Greek4950.3%
Guamanian / Chamorro2380.1%
Guatemalan8880.5%
Haitian70.0%
Honduran3080.2%
Hungarian6530.4%
Icelander1250.1%
Indian (Asian)1,9291.1%
Indonesian1190.1%
Inupiat450.0%
Iranian1210.1%
Iraqi10.0%
Irish15,8599.0%
Iroquois240.0%
Israeli540.0%
Italian5,1822.9%
Jamaican530.0%
Japanese1260.1%
Jordanian170.0%
Kenyan230.0%
Korean1,8811.1%
Laotian1340.1%
Latvian480.0%
Lebanese510.0%
Liberian1890.1%
Lithuanian1670.1%
Luxembourger130.0%
Malaysian1160.1%
Maltese90.0%
Mexican34,43019.6%
Mexican American Indian2,9521.7%
Moroccan220.0%
Native Hawaiian6040.3%
Navajo390.0%
Nepalese450.0%
Nicaraguan510.0%
Nigerian490.0%
Northern European7390.4%
Norwegian5,9123.4%
Okinawan130.0%
Osage530.0%
Paiute500.0%
Pakistani1400.1%
Palestinian740.0%
Panamanian720.0%
Paraguayan150.0%
Pennsylvania German800.1%
Peruvian770.0%
Polish1,9761.1%
Portuguese1,0060.6%
Potawatomi130.0%
Pueblo310.0%
Puerto Rican7110.4%
Romanian4110.2%
Russian1,6240.9%
Salvadoran1,0650.6%
Samoan1590.1%
Scandinavian1,4950.9%
Scotch-Irish1,6951.0%
Scottish4,5582.6%
Seminole130.0%
Serbian660.0%
Shoshone190.0%
Sierra Leonean10.0%
Sioux2160.1%
Slavic910.1%
Slovak2120.1%
Slovene330.0%
South African140.0%
South American6210.4%
South American Indian510.0%
Spaniard5790.3%
Spanish5070.3%
Sri Lankan1,0860.6%
Subsaharan African1,0690.6%
Swedish3,7332.1%
Swiss7200.4%
Syrian60.0%
Thai9690.5%
Tlingit-Haida50.0%
Tohono O'Odham50.0%
Turkish710.0%
Ugandan290.0%
Ukrainian9990.6%
Uruguayan120.0%
Venezuelan1320.1%
Welsh1,5180.9%
West Indian100.0%
Yaqui540.0%
Yugoslavian780.0%
Yuman470.0%
Yup'ik190.0%
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Immigrants in Salem

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Salem came from Latin America (11,865 | 6.8%), Central America (11,348 | 6.5%), Mexico (10,340 | 5.9%), Asia (4,480 | 2.5%), and Europe (1,815 | 1.0%), together accounting for 22.7% of all Salem residents.
Immigrants in Salem
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan380.0%
Africa6480.4%
Argentina310.0%
Asia4,4802.5%
Australia350.0%
Austria1800.1%
Belarus120.0%
Bolivia650.0%
Brazil830.1%
Cambodia840.1%
Canada2580.2%
Caribbean1080.1%
Central America11,3486.5%
Chile120.0%
China8970.5%
Colombia910.1%
Congo860.1%
Cuba140.0%
Czechoslovakia200.0%
Dominican Republic630.0%
Eastern Africa1320.1%
Eastern Asia1,4850.8%
Eastern Europe9100.5%
Ecuador130.0%
El Salvador3370.2%
England2220.1%
Ethiopia1000.1%
Europe1,8151.0%
Fiji150.0%
France370.0%
Germany1620.1%
Ghana630.0%
Guatemala4470.3%
Honduras2120.1%
Hong Kong500.0%
Hungary1670.1%
India7990.4%
Indonesia140.0%
Iran560.0%
Iraq10.0%
Israel820.1%
Jamaica310.0%
Japan2000.1%
Jordan90.0%
Kazakhstan330.0%
Korea3880.2%
Laos570.0%
Latin America11,8656.8%
Latvia290.0%
Lebanon80.0%
Liberia1690.1%
Malaysia140.0%
Mexico10,3405.9%
Micronesia2960.2%
Middle Africa860.1%
Moldova520.0%
Morocco120.0%
Nepal770.0%
Netherlands1090.1%
Nicaragua120.0%
Nigeria520.0%
Northern Africa120.0%
Northern Europe4170.2%
Oceania1,2800.7%
Peru510.0%
Philippines7370.4%
Romania240.0%
Russia1750.1%
Senegal360.0%
Sierra Leone10.0%
South Africa330.0%
South America4090.2%
South Central Asia1,0940.6%
South Eastern Asia1,6350.9%
Sri Lanka110.0%
Taiwan760.0%
Thailand600.0%
Turkey540.0%
Uganda170.0%
Ukraine3940.2%
Uruguay120.0%
Uzbekistan640.0%
Venezuela360.0%
Vietnam5500.3%
Western Africa3210.2%
Western Asia2220.1%
Western Europe4880.3%
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Sex and Age in Salem

Sex and Age in Salem

The most populous age groups in Salem are 25 to 29 Years (7,357 | 8.3%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (6,932 | 8.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Salem
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years5,952 (6.7%)4,548 (5.2%)
5 to 9 Years5,856 (6.6%)4,859 (5.6%)
10 to 14 Years6,253 (7.0%)6,014 (6.9%)
15 to 19 Years6,575 (7.4%)6,251 (7.2%)
20 to 24 Years5,996 (6.7%)5,800 (6.7%)
25 to 29 Years7,357 (8.3%)6,932 (8.0%)
30 to 34 Years6,998 (7.9%)6,305 (7.3%)
35 to 39 Years6,470 (7.3%)6,254 (7.2%)
40 to 44 Years6,093 (6.9%)5,222 (6.0%)
45 to 49 Years4,966 (5.6%)4,696 (5.4%)
50 to 54 Years5,376 (6.0%)4,695 (5.4%)
55 to 59 Years4,130 (4.6%)4,390 (5.1%)
60 to 64 Years5,309 (6.0%)5,504 (6.3%)
65 to 69 Years3,801 (4.3%)4,949 (5.7%)
70 to 74 Years3,344 (3.8%)3,953 (4.5%)
75 to 79 Years2,012 (2.3%)2,792 (3.2%)
80 to 84 Years1,352 (1.5%)1,758 (2.0%)
85 Years and over1,123 (1.3%)1,869 (2.1%)
Total88,963 (100.0%)86,791 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Salem

Median Family Size in Salem

The median family size in Salem is 3.14 persons per family, with married-couple families (28,607 | 69.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.22 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (9,060 | 22.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.93 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Salem
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple28,607 (69.8%)3.22
Single Male/Father3,297 (8.1%)3.03
Single Female/Mother9,060 (22.1%)2.93
Total Families40,964 (100.0%)3.14

Median Household Size in Salem

The median household size in Salem is 2.52 persons per household, with single male/father households (3,297 | 5.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.39 persons per household. non-family households (25,319 | 38.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.30 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Salem
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple28,607 (43.2%)3.27
Single Male/Father3,297 (5.0%)3.39
Single Female/Mother9,060 (13.7%)3.26
Non-family25,319 (38.2%)1.30
Total Households66,283 (100.0%)2.52

Household Size by Marriage Status in Salem

Out of a total of 66,283 households in Salem, 40,964 (61.8%) are family households, while 25,319 (38.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 18,175, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 19,758.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Salem
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-19,758 (29.8%)
2-Person Households18,175 (27.4%)4,528 (6.8%)
3-Person Households8,795 (13.3%)648 (1.0%)
4-Person Households6,843 (10.3%)186 (0.3%)
5-Person Households4,242 (6.4%)71 (0.1%)
6-Person Households1,783 (2.7%)42 (0.1%)
7+ Person Households1,126 (1.7%)86 (0.1%)
Total40,964 (61.8%)25,319 (38.2%)

Female Fertility in Salem

Fertility by Age in Salem

Average fertility rate in Salem is 40.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 69.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 78.3% 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 years1,321 (78.3%)69.0
35 to 50 years367 (21.7%)22.0
Total1,688 (100.0%)40.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Salem

75.9% of women with births (1,688) in Salem are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 26.9% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 13.9% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Salem
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years966 (73.1%)355 (26.9%)
35 to 50 years316 (86.1%)51 (13.9%)
Total1,281 (75.9%)407 (24.1%)

Fertility by Education in Salem

Average fertility rate in Salem is 40.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the highest fertility rate of 49.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the lowest fertility at 30.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 34.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Salem
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School305 (18.1%)41.0
High School Diploma271 (16.1%)30.0
College or Associate's Degree579 (34.3%)39.0
Bachelor's Degree362 (21.4%)49.0
Graduate Degree171 (10.1%)46.0
Total1,688 (100.0%)40.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Salem

24.1% of women with births in Salem are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 90.1% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 46.6% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Salem
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School163 (53.4%)142 (46.6%)
High School Diploma202 (74.5%)69 (25.5%)
College or Associate's Degree465 (80.3%)114 (19.7%)
Bachelor's Degree298 (82.3%)64 (17.7%)
Graduate Degree154 (90.1%)17 (9.9%)
Total1,281 (75.9%)407 (24.1%)

Income in Salem

Income Overview in Salem

Per Capita Income in Salem is $35,469, while median incomes of families and households are $83,692 and $67,540 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income175,754$35,469
Median Family Income40,964$83,692
Mean Family Income40,964$106,073
Median Household Income66,283$67,540
Mean Household Income66,283$91,240
Income Deficit40,964$10,057
Wage / Income Gap (%)175,75417.49%
Wage / Income Gap ($)175,75482.51¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index175,7540.45

Earnings by Sex in Salem

Average Earnings in Salem are $37,117, $40,796 for men and $33,661 for women, a difference of 17.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Salem
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male48,515 (52.7%)$40,796
Female43,601 (47.3%)$33,661
Total92,116 (100.0%)$37,117

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Salem

The most common earnings brackets in Salem are $100,000+ for men (6,495 | 13.4%) and $100,000+ for women (3,191 | 7.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Salem
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less3,747 (7.7%)2,324 (5.3%)
$2,500 to $4,9991,529 (3.2%)1,909 (4.4%)
$5,000 to $7,4991,601 (3.3%)2,188 (5.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9991,049 (2.2%)1,322 (3.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4991,145 (2.4%)1,784 (4.1%)
$12,500 to $14,9991,088 (2.2%)1,601 (3.7%)
$15,000 to $17,4991,038 (2.1%)1,175 (2.7%)
$17,500 to $19,999867 (1.8%)1,115 (2.6%)
$20,000 to $22,4991,168 (2.4%)1,677 (3.8%)
$22,500 to $24,9991,308 (2.7%)1,735 (4.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9993,141 (6.5%)3,127 (7.2%)
$30,000 to $34,9993,322 (6.9%)2,680 (6.1%)
$35,000 to $39,9992,843 (5.9%)2,707 (6.2%)
$40,000 to $44,9992,047 (4.2%)2,542 (5.8%)
$45,000 to $49,9992,073 (4.3%)2,368 (5.4%)
$50,000 to $54,9991,924 (4.0%)1,995 (4.6%)
$55,000 to $64,9994,383 (9.0%)3,016 (6.9%)
$65,000 to $74,9993,587 (7.4%)2,072 (4.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9994,160 (8.6%)3,073 (7.0%)
$100,000+6,495 (13.4%)3,191 (7.3%)
Total48,515 (100.0%)43,601 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Salem

Average earnings in Salem are $47,937 for men and $39,287 for women, a difference of 18.0%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $82,904, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $32,779. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $66,554, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $25,659.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Salem
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$32,779$25,659
High School Diploma$36,237$27,611
College or Associate's Degree$47,677$36,686
Bachelor's Degree$70,862$48,333
Graduate Degree$82,904$66,554
Total$47,937$39,287

Family Income in Salem

Family Income Brackets in Salem

According to the Salem family income data, there are 8,807 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.5% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 819 families (2.0%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Salem
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,4753.6%
$10,000 to $14,9998192.0%
$15,000 to $24,9992,0074.9%
$25,000 to $34,9992,7046.6%
$35,000 to $49,9993,8929.5%
$50,000 to $74,9997,33317.9%
$75,000 to $99,9995,94014.5%
$100,000 to $149,9998,80721.5%
$150,000 to $199,9994,0149.8%
$200,000+4,0149.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Salem

4-person families (6,689 | 16.3%) account for the highest median family income in Salem with $110,074 per family, while 2-person families (19,883 | 48.5%) have the highest median income of $38,151 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Salem
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families19,883 (48.5%)$76,302
3-Person Families8,444 (20.6%)$88,109
4-Person Families6,689 (16.3%)$110,074
5-Person Families3,400 (8.3%)$85,459
6-Person Families1,636 (4.0%)$78,750
7+ Person Families912 (2.2%)$101,333
Total40,964 (100.0%)$83,692

Family Income by Number of Earners in Salem

The median family income in Salem is $83,692, with families comprising 3+ earners (4,145) having the highest median family income of $118,817, while families with no earners (6,224) have the lowest median family income of $54,728, accounting for 10.1% and 15.2% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Salem
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners6,224 (15.2%)$54,728
1 Earner13,873 (33.9%)$58,598
2 Earners16,722 (40.8%)$109,815
3+ Earners4,145 (10.1%)$118,817
Total40,964 (100.0%)$83,692

Household Income in Salem

Household Income Brackets in Salem

With 12,527 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Salem, accounting for 18.9% of all households. In contrast, only 2,718 households (4.1%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Salem
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002,9834.5%
$10,000 to $14,9992,7184.1%
$15,000 to $24,9994,9717.5%
$25,000 to $34,9995,3698.1%
$35,000 to $49,9997,82111.8%
$50,000 to $74,99912,52718.9%
$75,000 to $99,9998,21912.4%
$100,000 to $149,99911,99718.1%
$150,000 to $199,9994,8397.3%
$200,000+4,7727.2%

Household Income by Householder Age in Salem

The median household income in Salem is $67,540, with the highest median household income of $80,663 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 21,849 households (33.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $41,801, with 3,735 households (5.6%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Salem
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years3,735 (5.6%)$41,801
25 to 44 Years23,644 (35.7%)$74,042
45 to 64 Years21,849 (33.0%)$80,663
65+ Years17,055 (25.7%)$54,923
Total66,283 (100.0%)$67,540

Poverty in Salem

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Salem

With 13.7% poverty level for males and 15.5% for females among the residents of Salem, 18 to 24 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 1,714 males (22.8%) and 1,208 females (27.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Salem
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,172 (20.0%)1,208 (27.0%)
5 Years159 (12.2%)176 (19.6%)
6 to 11 Years1,187 (16.2%)991 (17.0%)
12 to 14 Years434 (13.9%)515 (14.0%)
15 Years229 (16.7%)237 (23.1%)
16 and 17 Years292 (11.5%)303 (13.0%)
18 to 24 Years1,714 (22.8%)2,047 (26.6%)
25 to 34 Years1,422 (10.8%)1,963 (14.9%)
35 to 44 Years1,466 (12.9%)1,362 (11.9%)
45 to 54 Years1,099 (11.5%)1,245 (13.4%)
55 to 64 Years1,102 (12.2%)1,360 (13.8%)
65 to 74 Years858 (12.5%)1,039 (11.7%)
75 Years and over307 (7.2%)631 (10.4%)
Total11,441 (13.7%)13,077 (15.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Salem

According to the poverty statistics in Salem, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 75 years and over are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 92.8% of males and 89.6% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Salem
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years4,681 (80.0%)3,260 (73.0%)
5 Years1,140 (87.8%)721 (80.4%)
6 to 11 Years6,148 (83.8%)4,831 (83.0%)
12 to 14 Years2,690 (86.1%)3,170 (86.0%)
15 Years1,141 (83.3%)790 (76.9%)
16 and 17 Years2,244 (88.5%)2,034 (87.0%)
18 to 24 Years5,818 (77.2%)5,641 (73.4%)
25 to 34 Years11,745 (89.2%)11,167 (85.1%)
35 to 44 Years9,902 (87.1%)10,070 (88.1%)
45 to 54 Years8,477 (88.5%)8,083 (86.7%)
55 to 64 Years7,901 (87.8%)8,478 (86.2%)
65 to 74 Years5,990 (87.5%)7,805 (88.2%)
75 Years and over3,961 (92.8%)5,462 (89.6%)
Total71,838 (86.3%)71,512 (84.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Salem

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Salem show that 5.3% or 1,517 of the total 28,607 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 18.5%, comprising of 560 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more 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 Children15,701 (96.0%)648 (4.0%)
1 or 2 Children8,662 (96.6%)309 (3.4%)
3 or 4 Children2,462 (81.5%)560 (18.5%)
5 or more Children265 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total27,090 (94.7%)1,517 (5.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Salem

According to the poverty data in Salem, 16.5% or 545 single-father households and 24.9% or 2,252 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 26 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 1,701 households (34.7%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Salem
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children127 (12.9%)270 (8.4%)
1 or 2 Children326 (19.6%)1,701 (34.7%)
3 or 4 Children66 (10.6%)267 (29.8%)
5 or more Children26 (100.0%)14 (31.8%)
Total545 (16.5%)2,252 (24.9%)

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

The poverty data for Salem shows that 1,517 of the married-couple family households (5.3%) and 2,797 of the single-parent households (22.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 560 households (18.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 40 household (57.1%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Salem
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children648 (4.0%)397 (9.4%)
1 or 2 Children309 (3.4%)2,027 (30.9%)
3 or 4 Children560 (18.5%)333 (21.9%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)40 (57.1%)
Total1,517 (5.3%)2,797 (22.6%)

Employment Characteristics in Salem

Employment by Class of Employer in Salem

Among the 79,200 employed individuals in Salem, private company employees (48,888 | 61.7%), state government employees (9,672 | 12.2%), and not-for-profit organizations (7,050 | 8.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Salem
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees48,88861.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)2,3943.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)4,0435.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations7,0508.9%
Local Government Employees5,5057.0%
State Government Employees9,67212.2%
Federal Government Employees1,4911.9%
Unpaid Family Workers1570.2%
Total79,200100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Salem

According to the labor force statistics for Salem, out of the total population over 16 years of age (139,866), 61.3% or 85,738 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.1% or 5,230 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 79.7% or 11,388 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 22.2% or 895 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Salem
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years4,033 (38.7%)895 (22.2%)
20 to 24 Years9,283 (78.7%)882 (9.5%)
25 to 29 Years11,388 (79.7%)478 (4.2%)
30 to 34 Years10,456 (78.6%)617 (5.9%)
35 to 44 Years18,847 (78.4%)1,112 (5.9%)
45 to 54 Years15,372 (77.9%)477 (3.1%)
55 to 59 Years6,211 (72.9%)267 (4.3%)
60 to 64 Years6,272 (58.0%)401 (6.4%)
65 to 74 Years3,290 (20.5%)82 (2.5%)
75 Years and over633 (5.8%)15 (2.4%)
Total85,738 (61.3%)5,230 (6.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Salem

According to labor force statistics for Salem, 75.6% of individuals (68,567) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (90,697) are in the labor force, with 4.9% or 3,360 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 87.0% or 23,185 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.4% or 897 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Salem
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School6,922 (59.7%)684 (5.9%)
High School Diploma14,023 (68.8%)1,304 (6.4%)
College / Associate Degree24,438 (76.2%)1,732 (5.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher23,185 (87.0%)853 (3.2%)
Total68,567 (75.6%)4,444 (4.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Salem

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Salem are Community & Social Service (8,792 | 11.0%), Management (7,002 | 8.7%), Computers, Engineering & Science (5,010 | 6.2%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (4,802 | 6.0%), and Business & Financial (4,784 | 6.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Salem

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Salem, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (85.3%), Computers & Mathematics (71.7%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (69.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (67.3%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (67.2%), and Education, Arts & Media (66.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Salem
OccupationMaleFemale
Management3,931 (56.1%)3,071 (43.9%)
Business & Financial2,082 (43.5%)2,702 (56.5%)
Computers, Engineering & Science3,493 (69.7%)1,517 (30.3%)
Computers & Mathematics2,116 (71.7%)834 (28.3%)
Architecture & Engineering1,072 (85.3%)185 (14.7%)
Life, Physical & Social Science305 (38.0%)498 (62.0%)
Community & Social Service 3,149 (35.8%)5,643 (64.2%)
Education, Arts & Media782 (33.7%)1,536 (66.3%)
Legal Services & Support479 (42.5%)648 (57.5%)
Education Instruction & Library1,344 (32.7%)2,773 (67.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment544 (44.2%)686 (55.8%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating1,577 (32.8%)3,225 (67.2%)
Health Technologists1,106 (36.2%)1,953 (63.8%)
Total (Category)14,232 (46.8%)16,158 (53.2%)
Total (Overall)41,353 (51.6%)38,815 (48.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Salem are Food Preparation & Serving (5,096 | 6.4%), Healthcare Support (4,327 | 5.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (2,811 | 3.5%), Personal Care & Service (2,303 | 2.9%), and Security & Protection (1,786 | 2.2%).
Services Occupations in Salem

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Salem, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (75.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (66.4%), and Security & Protection (64.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (84.8%), Personal Care & Service (74.3%), and Food Preparation & Serving (53.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Salem
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support660 (15.2%)3,667 (84.8%)
Security & Protection1,157 (64.8%)629 (35.2%)
Firefighting & Prevention690 (59.1%)477 (40.9%)
Law Enforcement467 (75.4%)152 (24.6%)
Food Preparation & Serving2,387 (46.8%)2,709 (53.2%)
Cleaning & Maintenance1,867 (66.4%)944 (33.6%)
Personal Care & Service592 (25.7%)1,711 (74.3%)
Total (Category)6,663 (40.8%)9,660 (59.2%)
Total (Overall)41,353 (51.6%)38,815 (48.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Salem are Office & Administration (8,793 | 11.0%), and Sales & Related (7,528 | 9.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Salem

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Salem
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related3,970 (52.7%)3,558 (47.3%)
Office & Administration3,013 (34.3%)5,780 (65.7%)
Total (Category)6,983 (42.8%)9,338 (57.2%)
Total (Overall)41,353 (51.6%)38,815 (48.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Salem are Construction & Extraction (4,112 | 5.1%), Farming, Fishing & Forestry (1,637 | 2.0%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (1,565 | 1.9%).
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 & Forestry1,084 (66.2%)553 (33.8%)
Construction & Extraction3,866 (94.0%)246 (6.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair1,444 (92.3%)121 (7.7%)
Total (Category)6,394 (87.4%)920 (12.6%)
Total (Overall)41,353 (51.6%)38,815 (48.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Salem are Production (3,847 | 4.8%), Material Moving (3,208 | 4.0%), and Transportation (2,765 | 3.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Salem

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Salem
OccupationMaleFemale
Production2,645 (68.8%)1,202 (31.2%)
Transportation2,290 (82.8%)475 (17.2%)
Material Moving2,146 (66.9%)1,062 (33.1%)
Total (Category)7,081 (72.1%)2,739 (27.9%)
Total (Overall)41,353 (51.6%)38,815 (48.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Salem

Employment Industries in Salem

The major employment industries in Salem include Health Care & Social Assistance (13,557 | 16.9%), Retail Trade (9,463 | 11.8%), Public Administration (7,965 | 9.9%), Educational Services (6,925 | 8.6%), and Manufacturing (6,453 | 8.1%).
Employment Industries in Salem

Employment Industries by Sex in Salem

The Salem industries that see more men than women are Construction (86.0%), Wholesale Trade (81.8%), and Manufacturing (73.8%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (73.5%), and Educational Services (63.4%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Salem
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting1,398 (64.4%)772 (35.6%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction4,926 (86.0%)801 (14.0%)
Manufacturing4,761 (73.8%)1,692 (26.2%)
Wholesale Trade1,133 (81.8%)252 (18.2%)
Retail Trade5,266 (55.6%)4,197 (44.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing1,705 (72.9%)633 (27.1%)
Utilities183 (69.3%)81 (30.7%)
Information331 (42.9%)440 (57.1%)
Finance & Insurance1,198 (43.6%)1,551 (56.4%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing757 (45.0%)924 (55.0%)
Professional & Scientific2,222 (54.0%)1,895 (46.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support2,193 (62.7%)1,305 (37.3%)
Educational Services2,532 (36.6%)4,393 (63.4%)
Health Care & Social Assistance3,589 (26.5%)9,968 (73.5%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation707 (53.4%)617 (46.6%)
Accommodation & Food Services2,894 (49.0%)3,017 (51.0%)
Public Administration3,708 (46.6%)4,257 (53.4%)
Total41,353 (51.6%)38,815 (48.4%)

Education in Salem

School Enrollment in Salem

The most common levels of schooling among the 39,894 students in Salem are middle school (9,104 | 22.8%), high school (9,060 | 22.7%), and elementary school (8,392 | 21.0%).
School Enrollment in Salem
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1,7174.3%
Kindergarten2,1045.3%
Elementary School8,39221.0%
Middle School9,10422.8%
High School9,06022.7%
College / Undergraduate7,82719.6%
Graduate / Professional1,6904.2%
Total39,894100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Salem

Out of a total of 39,894 students who are enrolled in schools in Salem, 5,984 (15.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 33,910 (85.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 1,234 (38.9% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 6,406 (96.7% 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 Olds744 (67.0%)366 (33.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old8,559 (87.4%)1,229 (12.6%)
10 to 14 Year Olds10,436 (92.3%)870 (7.7%)
15 to 17 Year Olds6,406 (96.7%)221 (3.3%)
18 to 19 Year Olds2,436 (71.1%)988 (28.9%)
20 to 24 Year Olds1,941 (61.1%)1,234 (38.9%)
25 to 34 Year Olds1,797 (83.5%)355 (16.5%)
35 Years and over1,603 (69.3%)709 (30.7%)
Total33,910 (85.0%)5,984 (15.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Salem

Business (5,888 | 14.6%), education (4,477 | 11.1%), social sciences (4,230 | 10.5%), science & technology (3,919 | 9.7%), and bio, nature & agricultural (3,297 | 8.2%) are the most common fields of study among 40,216 individuals in Salem who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Salem
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1,8694.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural3,2978.2%
Physical & Health Sciences1,0262.5%
Psychology2,9807.4%
Social Sciences4,23010.5%
Engineering1,7774.4%
Multidisciplinary Studies5001.2%
Science & Technology3,9199.7%
Business5,88814.6%
Education4,47711.1%
Literature & Languages2,3155.8%
Liberal Arts & History2,6946.7%
Visual & Performing Arts1,5643.9%
Communications1,4543.6%
Arts & Humanities2,2265.5%
Total40,216100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Salem

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Salem

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Salem are males with 2 vehicles (17,785, accounting for 43.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (16,540, making up 47.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Salem
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle1,425 (3.5%)948 (2.5%)
1 Vehicle8,102 (19.9%)9,647 (25.6%)
2 Vehicles17,785 (43.6%)16,540 (44.0%)
3 Vehicles8,986 (22.0%)6,947 (18.5%)
4 Vehicles2,932 (7.2%)2,106 (5.6%)
5 or more Vehicles1,546 (3.8%)1,441 (3.8%)
Total40,776 (100.0%)37,629 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Salem

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Salem are 15 to 19 minutes (14,830 commuters, 21.3%), 10 to 14 minutes (12,816 commuters, 18.4%), and 20 to 24 minutes (10,324 commuters, 14.9%).
Commute Time in Salem
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1,8992.7%
5 to 9 Minutes7,73211.1%
10 to 14 Minutes12,81618.4%
15 to 19 Minutes14,83021.3%
20 to 24 Minutes10,32414.9%
25 to 29 Minutes3,2934.7%
30 to 34 Minutes6,6799.6%
35 to 39 Minutes1,1291.6%
40 to 44 Minutes1,4192.0%
45 to 59 Minutes4,0705.9%
60 to 89 Minutes4,2196.1%
90 or more Minutes1,0791.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Salem

The most common commute times in Salem are 15 to 19 minutes (7,676 commuters, 21.0%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (7,154 commuters, 21.7%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Salem
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes491 (1.3%)1,408 (4.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes3,355 (9.2%)4,377 (13.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes6,490 (17.7%)6,326 (19.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes7,676 (21.0%)7,154 (21.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes5,473 (15.0%)4,851 (14.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes1,423 (3.9%)1,870 (5.7%)
30 to 34 Minutes3,556 (9.7%)3,123 (9.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes565 (1.5%)564 (1.7%)
40 to 44 Minutes959 (2.6%)460 (1.4%)
45 to 59 Minutes2,817 (7.7%)1,253 (3.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes2,989 (8.2%)1,230 (3.7%)
90 or more Minutes772 (2.1%)307 (0.9%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Salem

The most frequent times of departure to work in Salem are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (4,752, 13.0%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (5,620, 17.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Salem
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM2,995 (8.2%)1,268 (3.8%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM1,948 (5.3%)555 (1.7%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM2,482 (6.8%)1,248 (3.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM4,084 (11.2%)1,760 (5.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM3,362 (9.2%)3,650 (11.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM4,752 (13.0%)4,673 (14.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM4,634 (12.7%)5,620 (17.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM2,623 (7.2%)3,319 (10.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM1,212 (3.3%)2,097 (6.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM1,781 (4.9%)2,241 (6.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM1,134 (3.1%)884 (2.7%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM518 (1.4%)593 (1.8%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM2,819 (7.7%)2,446 (7.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM2,222 (6.1%)2,569 (7.8%)
Total36,566 (100.0%)32,923 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Salem

Occupancy by Ownership in Salem

Of the total 66,283 dwellings in Salem, owner-occupied units account for 36,397 (54.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 29,886 (45.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Salem
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units36,39754.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units29,88645.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units66,283100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Salem

Occupancy by Household Size in Salem
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household19,75829.8%
2-Person Household22,70334.3%
3-Person Household9,44314.2%
4+ Person Household14,37921.7%
Total Housing Units66,283100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Salem

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Salem
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household8,608 (43.6%)11,150 (56.4%)
2-Person Household13,866 (61.1%)8,837 (38.9%)
3-Person Household5,574 (59.0%)3,869 (41.0%)
4+ Person Household8,349 (58.1%)6,030 (41.9%)
Total Housing Units36,397 (54.9%)29,886 (45.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Salem

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Salem
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School2,161 (39.4%)3,327 (60.6%)
High School Diploma5,514 (43.5%)7,170 (56.5%)
College/Associate Degree12,485 (49.4%)12,794 (50.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher16,237 (71.1%)6,595 (28.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Salem

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Salem
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years14,84322.4%
35 to 44 Years12,53618.9%
45 to 54 Years10,50115.8%
55 to 64 Years11,34817.1%
65 to 74 Years9,87914.9%
75 to 84 Years5,4148.2%
85 Years and Over1,7622.7%
Total66,283100.0%

Housing Finances in Salem

Median Income by Occupancy in Salem

Median Income by Occupancy in Salem
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied36,397 (54.9%)$95,365
Renter-Occupied29,886 (45.1%)$45,214
Average66,283 (100.0%)$67,540

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Salem

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Salem
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000423 (1.2%)1,323 (4.4%)
$5,000 to $9,999492 (1.3%)743 (2.5%)
$10,000 to $14,999505 (1.4%)2,229 (7.5%)
$15,000 to $19,999782 (2.1%)1,871 (6.3%)
$20,000 to $24,999586 (1.6%)1,736 (5.8%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,574 (4.3%)3,790 (12.7%)
$35,000 to $49,9992,643 (7.3%)5,209 (17.4%)
$50,000 to $74,9996,779 (18.6%)5,769 (19.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9995,429 (14.9%)2,814 (9.4%)
$100,000 to $149,9998,986 (24.7%)2,990 (10.0%)
$150,000 or more8,198 (22.5%)1,412 (4.7%)
Total36,397 (100.0%)29,886 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Salem

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Salem
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300652 (1.8%)446 (1.5%)
$300 to $4992,085 (5.7%)1,228 (4.1%)
$500 to $7995,723 (15.7%)1,898 (6.4%)
$800 to $9992,690 (7.4%)4,383 (14.7%)
$1,000 to $1,4995,985 (16.4%)13,403 (44.9%)
$1,500 to $1,9999,199 (25.3%)5,631 (18.8%)
$2,000 to $2,4994,904 (13.5%)1,822 (6.1%)
$2,500 to $2,9992,803 (7.7%)522 (1.8%)
$3,000 or more2,356 (6.5%)159 (0.5%)
Total36,397 (100.0%)29,886 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Salem

Housing Structures in Salem

Housing Structures in Salem
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached39,36559.4%
Single Unit, Attached2,7804.2%
2 Unit Apartments1,5622.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments3,9726.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments5,5218.3%
10 or more Apartments9,80014.8%
Mobile Home / Other3,2835.0%
Total66,283100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Salem

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Salem
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached31,524 (80.1%)7,841 (19.9%)
Single Unit, Attached1,369 (49.2%)1,411 (50.8%)
2 Unit Apartments86 (5.5%)1,476 (94.5%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments257 (6.5%)3,715 (93.5%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments98 (1.8%)5,423 (98.2%)
10 or more Apartments81 (0.8%)9,719 (99.2%)
Mobile Home / Other2,982 (90.8%)301 (9.2%)
Total36,397 (54.9%)29,886 (45.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Salem

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Salem
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room130 (0.4%)1,368 (4.6%)
2 or 3 Rooms733 (2.0%)8,064 (27.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms11,330 (31.1%)15,021 (50.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms14,218 (39.1%)3,950 (13.2%)
8 or more Rooms9,986 (27.4%)1,483 (5.0%)
Total36,397 (100.0%)29,886 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Salem

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Salem
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas23,858 (65.5%)5,249 (17.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas494 (1.4%)372 (1.2%)
Electricity11,211 (30.8%)23,662 (79.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene324 (0.9%)44 (0.2%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels457 (1.3%)264 (0.9%)
No Fuel Used53 (0.2%)295 (1.0%)
Total36,397 (100.0%)29,886 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Salem

Household Vehicle Usage in Salem
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle588 (1.6%)4,443 (14.9%)
1 Vehicle9,519 (26.2%)14,351 (48.0%)
2 Vehicles16,620 (45.7%)8,669 (29.0%)
3 or more Vehicles9,670 (26.6%)2,423 (8.1%)
Total36,397 (100.0%)29,886 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Salem

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Salem

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units11,02025,377
Median Property Value$321,600$358,600
Median Household Income$70,426$6,478
Monthly Housing Costs$661$2,329
Real Estate Taxes$3,481$288

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Salem

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Salem
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0001,088 (9.9%)346 (1.4%)
$50,000 to $99,999714 (6.5%)386 (1.5%)
$100,000 to $299,9993,137 (28.5%)7,191 (28.3%)
$300,000 to $499,9994,694 (42.6%)12,899 (50.8%)
$500,000 to $749,9991,167 (10.6%)3,812 (15.0%)
$750,000 to $999,999171 (1.5%)529 (2.1%)
$1,000,000 or more49 (0.4%)214 (0.8%)
Total11,020 (100.0%)25,377 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Salem

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Salem
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000378 (3.4%)229 (0.9%)
$10,000 to $24,9991,188 (10.8%)537 (2.1%)
$25,000 to $34,999918 (8.3%)685 (2.7%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,125 (10.2%)656 (2.6%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,211 (20.1%)1,518 (6.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,528 (13.9%)4,568 (18.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,952 (17.7%)3,901 (15.4%)
$150,000 or more1,720 (15.6%)7,034 (27.7%)
Total11,020 (100.0%)25,377 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Salem

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Salem
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x2,456 (22.3%)105,659 (416.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x1,955 (17.7%)4,053 (16.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x1,433 (13.0%)6,515 (25.7%)
4.0x or more5,132 (46.6%)5,293 (20.9%)
Total11,020 (100.0%)25,377 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Salem

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Salem
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8001,001 (9.1%)159 (0.6%)
$800 to $1,499649 (5.9%)528 (2.1%)
$800 to $1,4998,649 (78.5%)1,177 (4.6%)
Total11,020 (100.0%)25,377 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Salem

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Salem

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Salem
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years12,375 (97.3%)338 (2.7%)
6 to 18 Years30,271 (97.8%)687 (2.2%)
19 to 25 Years13,962 (85.6%)2,345 (14.4%)
26 to 34 Years20,753 (87.7%)2,901 (12.3%)
35 to 44 Years19,814 (87.0%)2,964 (13.0%)
45 to 54 Years17,243 (91.2%)1,657 (8.8%)
55 to 64 Years17,526 (93.0%)1,315 (7.0%)
65 to 74 Years15,468 (98.6%)224 (1.4%)
75 Years and older10,361 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total157,773 (92.7%)12,431 (7.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Salem

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Salem
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born12,375 (97.3%)338 (2.7%)
Foreign Born, Citizen30,271 (97.8%)687 (2.2%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen13,962 (85.6%)2,345 (14.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Salem

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Salem
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00016,154 (87.4%)2,321 (12.6%)
$25,000 to $49,99925,904 (90.6%)2,697 (9.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99926,518 (91.4%)2,495 (8.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99922,097 (95.0%)1,163 (5.0%)
$100,000 and over63,777 (94.5%)3,711 (5.5%)

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 66,365 (50.1%)6,997 (55.0%)
6 to 18 Years14,552 (47.0%)17,544 (56.7%)
19 to 25 Years4,701 (28.8%)9,821 (60.2%)
25 to 34 Years6,414 (27.1%)15,660 (66.2%)
35 to 44 Years5,208 (22.9%)15,429 (67.7%)
45 to 54 Years3,942 (20.9%)14,014 (74.2%)
55 to 64 Years4,738 (25.2%)13,991 (74.3%)
65 to 74 Years14,854 (94.7%)8,958 (57.1%)
75 Years and over10,329 (99.7%)7,052 (68.1%)
Total71,103 (41.8%)109,466 (64.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Salem

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Salem
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years14 (0.2%)28 (0.6%)
5 to 17 Years1,502 (9.4%)907 (6.4%)
18 to 34 Years2,547 (12.1%)2,585 (11.9%)
35 to 64 Years4,990 (16.7%)4,921 (16.1%)
65 to 74 Years2,144 (31.3%)2,288 (25.9%)
75 Years and over1,885 (44.2%)3,070 (50.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Salem

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Salem: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years14 (0.2%)10 (0.2%)
5 to 17 Years211 (1.3%)72 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years282 (1.3%)246 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years1,276 (4.3%)738 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years1,082 (15.8%)621 (7.0%)
75 Years and over1,175 (27.5%)1,483 (24.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Salem: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)28 (0.6%)
5 to 17 Years132 (0.8%)115 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years267 (1.3%)449 (2.1%)
35 to 64 Years885 (3.0%)805 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years324 (4.7%)278 (3.1%)
75 Years and over249 (5.8%)946 (15.5%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Salem: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,312 (8.2%)694 (4.9%)
18 to 34 Years1,845 (8.7%)1,586 (7.3%)
35 to 64 Years2,540 (8.5%)2,187 (7.1%)
65 to 74 Years875 (12.8%)377 (4.3%)
75 Years and over566 (13.3%)740 (12.1%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Salem: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years44 (0.3%)38 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years188 (0.9%)177 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years1,992 (6.7%)2,574 (8.4%)
65 to 74 Years1,010 (14.7%)1,648 (18.6%)
75 Years and over1,114 (26.1%)2,085 (34.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Salem: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years398 (2.5%)108 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years292 (1.4%)124 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years782 (2.6%)713 (2.3%)
65 to 74 Years406 (5.9%)653 (7.4%)
75 Years and over451 (10.6%)1,109 (18.2%)

Technology Access in Salem

Computing Device Access in Salem

Computing Device Access in Salem
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop53,81981.2%
Smartphone59,47689.7%
Tablet42,84664.6%
No Computing Device2,5593.9%
Total66,283100.0%

Internet Access in Salem

Internet Access in Salem
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet1770.3%
Broadband Home51,68478.0%
Cellular Data Only7,02610.6%
Satellite Internet3,0344.6%
No Internet5,8568.8%
Total66,283100.0%

Salem Summary

Salem, Oregon is the capital of the state of Oregon and the county seat of Marion County. It is located in the center of the Willamette Valley, a fertile agricultural region in the Pacific Northwest. The city has a population of approximately 170,000 people, making it the second-largest city in the state after Portland.

Geography

Salem is located in the Willamette Valley, a fertile agricultural region in the Pacific Northwest. The city is situated at the confluence of the Willamette and Santiam Rivers, and is surrounded by rolling hills and mountains. The city is located approximately 45 miles south of Portland, and is the closest major city to the Oregon Coast.
The climate in Salem is mild and temperate, with warm summers and cool winters. The average annual temperature is around 50 degrees Fahrenheit, and the average annual precipitation is around 40 inches.

Economy

Salem has a diverse economy, with a mix of manufacturing, agriculture, and services. The city is home to several large employers, including the state government, the Oregon State Hospital, and the Oregon State Penitentiary. The city is also home to several large companies, including the Oregon Department of Corrections, the Oregon Department of Human Services, and the Oregon Department of Transportation.
Agriculture is an important part of the economy in Salem, with the city being home to several large farms and agricultural processing plants. The city is also home to several wineries, breweries, and distilleries.

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, the population of Salem was 170,000 people. The racial makeup of the city was 79.3% White, 8.2% Hispanic or Latino, 6.2% Asian, 4.2% African American, and 2.1% Native American. The median household income in Salem was $50,000, and the median home value was $250,000.
The city is home to several large universities, including Willamette University, Corban University, and Western Oregon University. The city is also home to several museums, including the Hallie Ford Museum of Art, the Oregon State Capitol Museum, and the Oregon State Fairgrounds.

Conclusion

Salem, Oregon is the capital of the state of Oregon and the county seat of Marion County. It is located in the center of the Willamette Valley, a fertile agricultural region in the Pacific Northwest. The city has a population of approximately 170,000 people, making it the second-largest city in the state after Portland. The city has a diverse economy, with a mix of manufacturing, agriculture, and services. The racial makeup of the city is 79.3% White, 8.2% Hispanic or Latino, 6.2% Asian, 4.2% African American, and 2.1% Native American. The city is home to several large universities, museums, and other attractions.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Salem?
Total Population of Salem is 175,754.
What is the Total Male Population of Salem?
Total Male Population of Salem is 88,963.
What is the Total Female Population of Salem?
Total Female Population of Salem is 86,791.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Salem?
There are 102.50 Males per 100 Females in Salem.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Salem?
There are 97.56 Females per 100 Males in Salem.
What is the Median Population Age in Salem?
Median Population Age in Salem is 35.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Salem
Average Family Size in Salem is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Salem
Average Household Size in Salem is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Salem?
Per Capita income in Salem is $35,469.
What is the Median Family Income in Salem?
Median Family Income in Salem is $83,692.
What is the Median Household income in Salem?
Median Household Income in Salem is $67,540.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Salem?
Income or Wage Gap in Salem is 17.5%.
Women in Salem earn 82.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Salem?
Family Income Deficit in Salem is $10,057.
Families that are below poverty line in Salem earn $10,057 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Salem?
Inequality or Gini Index in Salem is 0.45.
How Large is the Labor Force in Salem?
There are 85,738 People in the Labor Forcein in Salem.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Salem?
61.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Salem.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Salem?
Unemployment Rate in Salem is 6.1%.