Salem city, Virginia

Total Population: 25,477

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Median Home Value

$244,800

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$66,716

Across all households

Median Age

40.3 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

31.1%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)82.4%
Black (Non-Hispanic)7.7%
Hispanic or Latino4.5%
Two or More Races2.4%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.9%
Other Race0.9%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%

Under 18 Years

19.0%

65 Years and Over

19.5%

Male

47.6%

Female

52.4%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

97.1%

No Health Insurance

5.5%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

94.2%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

31.1%

Enrolled in College (18+)

13.5%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$66,716

Mean Household Income

$92,769

Per Capita Income

$38,127

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.4%

In Labor Force (19–64)

77.8%

SNAP / Food Stamps

8.2%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$244,800

Median Rent

$1,046/mo

Total Housing Units

11,096

Owner-Occupied

63.5%

Renter-Occupied

36.5%

Vacancy Rate

8.6%

Married Couple Households

42.9%

Cohabiting Couple Households

8.2%

Male Householder, No Partner

19.7%

Female Householder, No Partner

29.2%

Average Household Size

2.27

Broadband Internet Access

89.6%

Housing Built Since 2010

4.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 51775.