SALEM, WV  26426

Total Population: 7,302

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Median Home Value

$117,700

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$52,009

Across all households

Median Age

46.9 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

18.9%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby ZIP Codes

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)95.4%
Hispanic or Latino1.5%
Two or More Races1.4%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.9%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.7%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%

Under 18 Years

16.6%

65 Years and Over

18.7%

Male

57.5%

Female

42.5%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.2%

No Health Insurance

8.4%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

87.3%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

18.9%

Enrolled in College (18+)

7.9%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$52,009

Mean Household Income

$70,991

Per Capita Income

$25,956

Unemployment Rate (16+)

1.5%

In Labor Force (19–64)

66.0%

SNAP / Food Stamps

11.0%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$117,700

Median Rent

$563/mo

Total Housing Units

2,991

Owner-Occupied

86.7%

Renter-Occupied

13.3%

Vacancy Rate

18.3%

Married Couple Households

51.9%

Cohabiting Couple Households

4.0%

Male Householder, No Partner

23.4%

Female Householder, No Partner

20.7%

Average Household Size

2.68

Broadband Internet Access

77.7%

Housing Built Since 2010

8.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. ZCTA5 26426.