Salem is a city located in Fulton County Arkansas. Salem has a 2024 population of 1,622. It is also the county seat of Fulton County. Salem is currently growing at a rate of 0.81% annually and its population has increased by 3.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,568 in 2020.
The average household income in Salem is $45,024 with a poverty rate of 35.76%. The median age in Salem is 46.8 years: 51.5 years for males, and 45.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Salem was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,365 | 92.79% |
| Two or more races | 78 | 5.3% |
| Black or African American | 24 | 1.63% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.27% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 555 | 2.48 | 54.8 | 45.2 |
| Married | 217 | 2.86 | 78.8 | 21.2 |
| Non Family | 216 | 1.11 | 35.2 | 64.8 |
| Female | 90 | 3.74 | 44.4 | 55.6 |
| Male | 32 | 5.63 | 53.1 | 46.9 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
54.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 24 | 2.21% |
| Associates Degree | 92 | 8.46% |
| Bachelors Degree | 57 | 5.24% |
| Graduate Degree | 33 | 3.03% |
| High School Graduate | 501 | 46.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43 | 3.95% |
| Some College | 338 | 31.07% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 994 | 935 | 81 |
| 2+ Races | 52 | 50 | 6 |
| Black | 24 | 23 | 3 |
| Hispanic | 19 | 13 | 3 |
| Asian | 4 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 96.15%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 15.79%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,563 | $0 | $49,167 |
| Graduate Degree | $55,208 | $0 | $55,208 |
| High School Graduate | $25,208 | $31,667 | $11,771 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $30,000 | $31,544 | $26,726 |
| Some College | $26,905 | $30,938 | $26,548 |
$30,000
Average Earnings
$31,544
Average Male
$26,726
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.45% of Salem residents speak only English, while 1.55% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.26% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,289 | 443 | 34.37% |
| Multiple | 77 | 40 | 51.95% |
| Black | 12 | 7 | 58.33% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 7 | 53.85% |
| Asian | 4 | 3 | 75% |
35.76%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.14%
Male Poverty Rate
44.22%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Salem is Asian, with 75% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Salem is White, with 34.37% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 16.99%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.77%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 41.17%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.38% |
| Some College | 32.21% |
| High School | 26.34% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 18.99% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 21.93% |
| Male Employed | 19.77% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $44,191 | $50,954 |
| Households | $35,679 | $45,024 |
| Married Families | $48,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,818 | $25,133 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.6%
Male Marriage Rate
36.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
109
Number of Veterans
98
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 44 |
| Second Gulf War | 26 |
| Korea | 13 |
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| World War II | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 34 |
| 18 to 34 | 26 |
| 55 to 64 | 26 |
| 65 to 74 | 23 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 107 | 9.6% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 3.85% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
19.54%
Veteran Poverty Rate
67.82%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
40.8%
Labor Force Participation
38.9%
Employment Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
51.26%
Born in Salem
98.78%
Native Born
1.22%
Foreign Born
0.27%
Non Citizen
0.95%
Naturalized
98.78% of Salem residents were born in the United States, with 51.26% having been born in Arkansas. 0.27% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,691 | 14 | 0.83% |
| 2028 | 1,677 | 14 | 0.84% |
| 2027 | 1,663 | 13 | 0.79% |
| 2026 | 1,650 | 14 | 0.86% |
| 2025 | 1,636 | 14 | 0.86% |
| 2024 | 1,622 | 13 | 0.81% |
| 2023 | 1,609 | 7 | 0.44% |
| 2022 | 1,602 | 24 | 1.52% |
| 2021 | 1,578 | 10 | 0.64% |
| 2020 | 1,568 | -105 | -6.28% |
| 2019 | 1,673 | 22 | 1.33% |
| 2018 | 1,651 | 24 | 1.48% |
| 2017 | 1,627 | 6 | 0.37% |
| 2016 | 1,621 | -6 | -0.37% |
| 2015 | 1,627 | 8 | 0.49% |
| 2014 | 1,619 | -11 | -0.67% |
| 2013 | 1,630 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 1,630 | -8 | -0.49% |
| 2011 | 1,638 | 3 | 0.18% |
| 2010 | 1,635 | 0 | 0% |