Salem is a city located in Henry County Iowa. Salem has a 2024 population of 382. Salem is currently declining at a rate of -1.04% annually and its population has decreased by -3.78% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 397 in 2020.
The average household income in Salem is $53,837 with a poverty rate of 11.83%. The median age in Salem is 50.4 years: 43.3 years for males, and 54.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Salem was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 297 | 87.87% |
| Two or more races | 24 | 7.1% |
| Asian | 10 | 2.96% |
| Other race | 4 | 1.18% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.89% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 141 | 2.4 | 86.5 | 13.5 |
| Married | 74 | 2.96 | 85.1 | 14.9 |
| Non Family | 45 | 1.42 | 86.7 | 13.3 |
| Female | 19 | 2.11 | 89.5 | 10.5 |
| Male | 3 | 5 | 100 | 0 |
2.85
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
86.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 14 | 5.53% |
| Associates Degree | 30 | 11.86% |
| Bachelors Degree | 8 | 3.16% |
| Graduate Degree | 4 | 1.58% |
| High School Graduate | 109 | 43.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8 | 3.16% |
| Some College | 80 | 31.62% |
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 | 232 | 211 | 10 |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 9 | 0 |
| Asian | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Other Race | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Hispanic | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $30,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $30,000 | $34,375 | $26,563 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,250 | $26,250 | $0 |
| Overall | $31,250 | $36,500 | $28,125 |
| Some College | $32,917 | $38,125 | $30,000 |
$31,250
Average Earnings
$36,500
Average Male
$28,125
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.65% of Salem residents speak only English, while 4.35% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.86% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 297 | 40 | 13.47% |
11.83%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.37%
Male Poverty Rate
13.22%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Salem is White, with 13.47% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Salem is White, with 13.47% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.87%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.62%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.27% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 16.67% |
| High School | 15.6% |
| Some College | 4.55% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 6.56% |
| Female Employed | 2.47% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,944 | $61,147 |
| Households | $53,125 | $53,837 |
| Married Families | $69,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,583 | $38,242 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
63.6%
Male Marriage Rate
50.6%
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
34
Number of Veterans
32
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| Vietnam | 8 |
| Second Gulf War | 1 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 16 |
| 65 to 74 | 9 |
| 75+ | 7 |
| 35 to 54 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32 | 13.01% |
| Other Race | 2 | 50% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.5%
Labor Force Participation
51.6%
Employment Rate
2.1%
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
80.77%
Born in Salem
97.93%
Native Born
2.07%
Foreign Born
0.3%
Non Citizen
1.78%
Naturalized
97.93% of Salem residents were born in the United States, with 80.77% having been born in Iowa. 0.3% 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 | 363 | -4 | -1.09% |
| 2028 | 367 | -4 | -1.08% |
| 2027 | 371 | -3 | -0.8% |
| 2026 | 374 | -4 | -1.06% |
| 2025 | 378 | -4 | -1.05% |
| 2024 | 382 | -4 | -1.04% |
| 2023 | 386 | -4 | -1.03% |
| 2022 | 390 | -5 | -1.27% |
| 2021 | 395 | -2 | -0.5% |
| 2020 | 397 | 14 | 3.66% |
| 2019 | 383 | -2 | -0.52% |
| 2018 | 385 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 385 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 385 | -2 | -0.52% |
| 2015 | 387 | 1 | 0.26% |
| 2014 | 386 | -1 | -0.26% |
| 2013 | 387 | 2 | 0.52% |
| 2012 | 385 | -3 | -0.77% |
| 2011 | 388 | 2 | 0.52% |
| 2010 | 386 | 0 | 0% |