Salem, Ohio
Interactive maps of population, income, age, housing, education and health for Salem, Ohio, beside the state and national figures.
| Statistic | Salem | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 11,758 | 11,810,293 | 334,922,499 |
| Median Household Income | $47,073 | $71,389 | $80,734 |
| Median Age | 42.0 | 39.7 | 38.9 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 19.8% | 31.5% | 35.7% |
| Median Home Value | $119,400 | $214,800 | $332,700 |
| Median Gross Rent | $763 | $1,034 | $1,413 |
| Poverty Rate | 21.3% | 13.3% | 12.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.2% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| Foreign Born | 1.6% | 5.2% | 14.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 57.3% | 67.2% | 65.2% |
| Average Commute Time | 21.6 | 23.4 | 26.4 |
| Worked from Home | 2.9% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
| Married-Couple Households | 35.0% | 44.4% | 46.9% |
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Race and ethnicity in Salem, Ohio
| Statistic | Salem | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 95.9% | 75.8% | 57.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6% | 4.8% | 19.3% |
| Black (non-Hispanic) | 0.1% | 12.0% | 11.9% |
| Asian (non-Hispanic) | 0.0% | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Two or More Races (non-Hispanic) | 2.1% | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native (non-Hispanic) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander (non-Hispanic) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some Other Race (non-Hispanic) | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Diversity Index | 8.0 | 40.6 | 61.4 |
Age in Salem, Ohio
| Statistic | Salem | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 42.0 | 39.7 | 38.9 |
| Under 18 % | 15.7% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Age 18-24 % | 12.9% | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| Age 25-34 % | 14.8% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| Age 35-44 % | 9.6% | 12.5% | 13.2% |
| Age 45-64 % | 24.8% | 25.1% | 24.8% |
| Age 65 and Over % | 22.2% | 18.3% | 17.2% |
Households and families in Salem, Ohio
| Statistic | Salem | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 5,141 | 4,863,191 | 129,227,496 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Family Households | 52.8% | 61.2% | 64.2% |
| Households with Children | 23.0% | 28.0% | 29.5% |
| Single-Parent Families | 17.8% | 16.8% | 17.3% |
| People Living Alone | 39.4% | 32.0% | 28.7% |
| Never Married | 36.5% | 33.6% | 34.4% |
Income and poverty in Salem, Ohio
| Statistic | Salem | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per Capita Income | $31,259 | $40,552 | $44,673 |
| Households Under $25,000 | 31.4% | 16.3% | 14.6% |
| Households $50,000 to $74,999 | 21.0% | 16.9% | 15.5% |
| Households $100,000 to $149,999 | 6.3% | 17.1% | 17.5% |
| Households $200,000 or More | 3.9% | 9.1% | 13.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 21.3% | 13.3% | 12.5% |
| Below 200% of Poverty | 40.3% | 29.3% | 28.2% |
| SNAP Households | 21.5% | 12.5% | n/a |
Housing in Salem, Ohio
| Statistic | Salem | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Units | 5,756 | 5,292,391 | 143,775,355 |
| Single-Family Detached Homes | 68.9% | 68.8% | 61.3% |
| Buildings with 5+ Units | 9.0% | 14.9% | 19.1% |
| Vacancy Rate | 10.7% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| Median Year Structure Built | 1,954.0 | 1,970.0 | 1,980.0 |
| Renter-Occupied | 42.7% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Rent as % of Household Income | 30.8% | 28.3% | 30.6% |
| Median Property Tax | $1,343 | $2,822 | n/a |
Education in Salem, Ohio
| Statistic | Salem | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than High School | 15.1% | 8.2% | 10.4% |
| High School Graduate | 37.8% | 32.1% | 26.0% |
| Some College or Associate Degree | 27.3% | 28.3% | 27.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.8% | 19.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 4.0% | 12.2% | 14.1% |
Work and commuting in Salem, Ohio
| Statistic | Salem | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Force Participation | 59.2% | 63.1% | 63.5% |
| Drove Alone to Work | 82.3% | 75.1% | 68.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked to Work | 1.5% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Commutes Under 15 Minutes | 42.9% | 29.3% | 26.0% |
| Commutes Over an Hour | 5.7% | 5.1% | 8.6% |
| Households Without a Car | 13.2% | 7.5% | n/a |
Origins and language in Salem, Ohio
| Statistic | Salem | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born in State of Residence | 77.3% | 74.6% | 57.3% |
| Naturalised Citizens | 0.1% | 2.8% | 7.4% |
| Non-Citizens | 1.5% | 2.5% | 6.8% |
| Speaks Only English at Home | 97.5% | 92.0% | 77.7% |
| Speaks Spanish at Home | 1.9% | 2.6% | 13.6% |
| Limited English Proficiency | 1.9% | 6.8% | 16.7% |