Salem is a city located in Washington County Indiana. Salem has a 2024 population of 6,401. It is also the county seat of Washington County. Salem is currently declining at a rate of -0.56% annually and its population has decreased by -2.2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,545 in 2020.
The average household income in Salem is $60,866 with a poverty rate of 26.01%. The median age in Salem is 40.9 years: 38.6 years for males, and 46 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Salem was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,165 | 95.08% |
| Two or more races | 261 | 4.03% |
| Other race | 50 | 0.77% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 0.12% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,616 | 2.37 | 74.1 | 25.9 |
| Non Family | 1,065 | 1.15 | 60.9 | 39.1 |
| Married | 978 | 3.47 | 86 | 14 |
| Female | 407 | 2.71 | 82.8 | 17.2 |
| Male | 166 | 2.81 | 67.5 | 32.5 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
74.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 478 | 10.27% |
| Associates Degree | 481 | 10.34% |
| Bachelors Degree | 470 | 10.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 205 | 4.41% |
| High School Graduate | 2,079 | 44.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 149 | 3.2% |
| Some College | 791 | 17% |
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 | 4,469 | 3,853 | 628 |
| 2+ Races | 145 | 142 | 47 |
| Hispanic | 56 | 56 | 0 |
| Other Race | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| Black | 8 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 32.41%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,927 | $67,596 | $44,044 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,583 | $61,944 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $32,135 | $38,393 | $26,452 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,896 | $30,774 | $28,542 |
| Overall | $35,470 | $37,470 | $32,614 |
| Some College | $29,429 | $0 | $30,956 |
$35,470
Average Earnings
$37,470
Average Male
$32,614
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.32% of Salem residents speak only English, while 0.68% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.68% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,922 | 1,551 | 26.19% |
| Multiple | 244 | 63 | 25.82% |
| Hispanic | 124 | 41 | 33.06% |
26.01%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.09%
Male Poverty Rate
23.98%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Salem is Hispanic, with 33.06% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Salem is Multiple, with 25.82% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.37%. Among those working part-time, it was 38.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.12%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 29.73% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.84% |
| High School | 24.3% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 15.93% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 74.19% |
| Male Employed | 28.29% |
| Male Unemployed | 12.5% |
| Female Employed | 10.45% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,625 | $72,345 |
| Households | $51,786 | $60,866 |
| Married Families | $82,826 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,516 | $38,766 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.6%
Male Marriage Rate
38.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
459
Number of Veterans
450
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 203 |
| Vietnam | 132 |
| Second Gulf War | 117 |
| Korea | 24 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 185 |
| 55 to 64 | 90 |
| 75+ | 89 |
| 65 to 74 | 83 |
| 18 to 34 | 12 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 429 | 8.65% |
| 2+ Races | 27 | 16.88% |
| Other Race | 3 | 9.68% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
29.86%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.76%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.2%
Labor Force Participation
57.4%
Employment Rate
4.7%
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
68.82%
Born in Salem
99.14%
Native Born
0.86%
Foreign Born
0.45%
Non Citizen
0.42%
Naturalized
99.14% of Salem residents were born in the United States, with 68.82% having been born in Indiana. 0.45% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,221 | -36 | -0.58% |
| 2028 | 6,257 | -36 | -0.57% |
| 2027 | 6,293 | -36 | -0.57% |
| 2026 | 6,329 | -36 | -0.57% |
| 2025 | 6,365 | -36 | -0.56% |
| 2024 | 6,401 | -36 | -0.56% |
| 2023 | 6,437 | -24 | -0.37% |
| 2022 | 6,461 | -24 | -0.37% |
| 2021 | 6,485 | -60 | -0.92% |
| 2020 | 6,545 | 339 | 5.46% |
| 2019 | 6,206 | 11 | 0.18% |
| 2018 | 6,195 | 36 | 0.58% |
| 2017 | 6,159 | -2 | -0.03% |
| 2016 | 6,161 | -28 | -0.45% |
| 2015 | 6,189 | -37 | -0.59% |
| 2014 | 6,226 | 3 | 0.05% |
| 2013 | 6,223 | -16 | -0.26% |
| 2012 | 6,239 | -57 | -0.91% |
| 2011 | 6,296 | -27 | -0.43% |
| 2010 | 6,323 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,172 | 553 | 9.84% |
| 1990 | 5,619 | 329 | 6.22% |
| 1980 | 5,290 | 249 | 4.94% |
| 1970 | 5,041 | 495 | 10.89% |
| 1960 | 4,546 | 1,275 | 38.98% |
| 1950 | 3,271 | 77 | 2.41% |
| 1940 | 3,194 | 0 | 0% |
| 1930 | 3,194 | 358 | 12.62% |
| 1920 | 2,836 | -3,385 | -54.41% |