Salem city is located in Essex County Massachusetts. Salem city has a 2024 population of 44,984. Salem city is currently growing at a rate of 0.54% annually and its population has increased by 2.96% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 43,692 in 2020.
The average household income in Salem city is $102,850 with a poverty rate of 13.72%. The median age in Salem city is 38 years: 36.3 years for males, and 40.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Salem city was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34,039 | 76.42% |
| Two or more races | 3,555 | 7.98% |
| Other race | 2,788 | 6.26% |
| Black or African American | 2,697 | 6.06% |
| Asian | 1,367 | 3.07% |
| Native American | 95 | 0.21% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 19,887 | 2.17 | 50.7 | 49.3 |
| Non Family | 9,480 | 1.31 | 41.1 | 58.9 |
| Married | 7,003 | 3.01 | 69.6 | 30.4 |
| Female | 2,806 | 2.89 | 37.1 | 62.9 |
| Male | 598 | 2.61 | 43.3 | 56.7 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.17
Average Household Size
50.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,105 | 3.43% |
| Associates Degree | 2,285 | 7.09% |
| Bachelors Degree | 9,195 | 28.55% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,345 | 19.7% |
| High School Graduate | 7,023 | 21.8% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,397 | 4.34% |
| Some College | 4,859 | 15.09% |
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 | 23,510 | 22,577 | 12,709 |
| Hispanic | 5,457 | 4,357 | 1,402 |
| 2+ Races | 2,083 | 1,789 | 813 |
| Other Race | 2,000 | 1,420 | 387 |
| Black | 1,580 | 1,368 | 418 |
| Asian | 952 | 762 | 541 |
| Native American | 95 | 81 | 54 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.03%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 56.84%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $68,731 | $73,854 | $63,689 |
| Graduate Degree | $81,452 | $82,612 | $81,165 |
| High School Graduate | $42,107 | $44,493 | $36,286 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,250 | $40,132 | $22,852 |
| Overall | $58,959 | $61,266 | $56,385 |
| Some College | $46,715 | $58,681 | $36,734 |
$58,959
Average Earnings
$61,266
Average Male
$56,385
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
78.36% of Salem city residents speak only English, while 21.64% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.47% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 29,691 | 2,654 | 8.94% |
| Hispanic | 8,321 | 2,125 | 25.54% |
| Multiple | 3,457 | 652 | 18.86% |
| Black | 2,533 | 476 | 18.79% |
| Other | 2,786 | 463 | 16.62% |
| Asian | 1,307 | 400 | 30.6% |
| Native | 95 | 41 | 43.16% |
13.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.96%
Male Poverty Rate
16.04%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Salem city is Native, with 43.16% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Salem city is White, with 8.94% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.14%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.2%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.45% |
| High School | 16.86% |
| Some College | 13.42% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.44% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 42.19% |
| Male Unemployed | 7.92% |
| Female Employed | 5.51% |
| Male Employed | 4.14% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $105,422 | $123,840 |
| Households | $79,196 | $102,850 |
| Married Families | $136,431 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $60,700 | $76,017 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.3%
Male Marriage Rate
35.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,444
Number of Veterans
1,386
Male Veterans
58
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 734 |
| First Gulf War | 193 |
| Second Gulf War | 143 |
| Korea | 68 |
| World War II | 29 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 506 |
| 75+ | 441 |
| 55 to 64 | 260 |
| 35 to 54 | 183 |
| 18 to 34 | 54 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,313 | 4.44% |
| Black | 57 | 2.96% |
| Native American | 41 | 43.16% |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 0.86% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.93% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.41%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.4%
Labor Force Participation
66.9%
Employment Rate
5%
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
61.18%
Born in Salem city
85.28%
Native Born
14.72%
Foreign Born
5.24%
Non Citizen
9.47%
Naturalized
85.28% of Salem city residents were born in the United States, with 61.18% having been born in Massachusetts. 5.24% 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 | 46,184 | 240 | 0.52% |
| 2028 | 45,944 | 240 | 0.53% |
| 2027 | 45,704 | 240 | 0.53% |
| 2026 | 45,464 | 240 | 0.53% |
| 2025 | 45,224 | 240 | 0.53% |
| 2024 | 44,984 | 240 | 0.54% |
| 2023 | 44,744 | 240 | 0.54% |
| 2022 | 44,504 | -129 | -0.29% |
| 2021 | 44,633 | 941 | 2.15% |
| 2020 | 43,692 | 393 | 0.91% |
| 2019 | 43,299 | 16 | 0.04% |
| 2018 | 43,283 | -35 | -0.08% |
| 2017 | 43,318 | 76 | 0.18% |
| 2016 | 43,242 | -7 | -0.02% |
| 2015 | 43,249 | 256 | 0.6% |
| 2014 | 42,993 | 321 | 0.75% |
| 2013 | 42,672 | 353 | 0.83% |
| 2012 | 42,319 | 324 | 0.77% |
| 2011 | 41,995 | 172 | 0.41% |
| 2010 | 41,823 | 0 | 0% |