Salem

County:: Richardson County
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 0.621
State:: Nebraska

Salem is a village located in Richardson County, Nebraska. Salem has a 2025 population of 81. Salem is currently declining at a rate of -1.22% annually and its population has decreased by -4.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 85 in 2020.

The average household income in Salem is $65,757 with a poverty rate of 16.67%. The median age in Salem is 63.5 years: 63.5 years for males, and 64.5 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of Salem includes 100% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, other race, Two or more races and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Native American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Other race

Two or more races

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	84	100%
Black or African American	0	0%
Native American	0	0%
Asian	0	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%
Other race	0	0%
Two or more races	0	0%

Salem Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Salem's average per capita income is $0. Household income levels show a median of $46,563. The poverty rate stands at 16.67%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.

Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.

Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.

Name	Median	Mean
Families	$47,344	$55,696
Married Families	$47,344	-
Households	$46,563	$65,757
Non Families	-	$81,735

$0

Average Income

$46,563

Median Household Income

16.67%

Poverty Rate