Salem is a city located in Dent County Missouri. Salem has a 2024 population of 4,736. It is also the county seat of Dent County. Salem is currently growing at a rate of 0.49% annually and its population has increased by 1.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,644 in 2020.
The average household income in Salem is $53,198 with a poverty rate of 16.63%. The median age in Salem is 42 years: 36.6 years for males, and 43 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Salem was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,318 | 92.4% |
| Two or more races | 287 | 6.14% |
| Black or African American | 30 | 0.64% |
| Native American | 19 | 0.41% |
| Other race | 12 | 0.26% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,936 | 2.35 | 53.4 | 46.6 |
| Non Family | 944 | 1.05 | 45.8 | 54.2 |
| Married | 534 | 3.33 | 73 | 27 |
| Female | 367 | 3.71 | 40.1 | 59.9 |
| Male | 91 | 4.62 | 71.4 | 28.6 |
3.37
Average Family Size
2.35
Average Household Size
53.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 413 | 13.11% |
| Associates Degree | 136 | 4.32% |
| Bachelors Degree | 393 | 12.48% |
| Graduate Degree | 150 | 4.76% |
| High School Graduate | 1,033 | 32.79% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 107 | 3.4% |
| Some College | 918 | 29.14% |
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 | 2,857 | 2,382 | 533 |
| 2+ Races | 211 | 211 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 65 | 36 | 0 |
| Black | 27 | 18 | 10 |
| Native American | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| Asian | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Race | 4 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 37.04%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $40,028 | $47,875 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,432 | $39,076 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $25,208 | $27,689 | $22,273 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,732 | $0 | $26,491 |
| Overall | $32,949 | $36,758 | $25,750 |
| Some College | $34,271 | $36,761 | $20,509 |
$32,949
Average Earnings
$36,758
Average Male
$25,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.07% of Salem residents speak only English, while 0.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.59% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,212 | 709 | 16.83% |
| Multiple | 287 | 43 | 14.98% |
| Black | 15 | 8 | 53.33% |
16.63%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.66%
Male Poverty Rate
16.61%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Salem is Black, with 53.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Salem is Multiple, with 14.98% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.36%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.17%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.02%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 26.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.01% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.13% |
| Some College | 5.75% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 52.78% |
| Female Unemployed | 25.93% |
| Female Employed | 9.32% |
| Male Employed | 6.83% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,914 | $61,728 |
| Households | $39,200 | $53,198 |
| Married Families | $58,393 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,552 | $41,067 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.7%
Male Marriage Rate
25.3%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
365
Number of Veterans
305
Male Veterans
60
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 133 |
| First Gulf War | 98 |
| Second Gulf War | 96 |
| Korea | 14 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 158 |
| 65 to 74 | 126 |
| 18 to 34 | 31 |
| 35 to 54 | 25 |
| 75+ | 25 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 339 | 10.23% |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 9% |
| Black | 7 | 23.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.5%
Veteran Poverty Rate
49.72%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55%
Labor Force Participation
52.4%
Employment Rate
4.8%
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
70.02%
Born in Salem
99.64%
Native Born
0.36%
Foreign Born
0.17%
Non Citizen
0.19%
Naturalized
99.64% of Salem residents were born in the United States, with 70.02% having been born in Missouri. 0.17% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,851 | 23 | 0.48% |
| 2028 | 4,828 | 23 | 0.48% |
| 2027 | 4,805 | 23 | 0.48% |
| 2026 | 4,782 | 23 | 0.48% |
| 2025 | 4,759 | 23 | 0.49% |
| 2024 | 4,736 | 23 | 0.49% |
| 2023 | 4,713 | 51 | 1.09% |
| 2022 | 4,662 | 2 | 0.04% |
| 2021 | 4,660 | 16 | 0.34% |
| 2020 | 4,644 | -258 | -5.26% |
| 2019 | 4,902 | -19 | -0.39% |
| 2018 | 4,921 | 17 | 0.35% |
| 2017 | 4,904 | 12 | 0.25% |
| 2016 | 4,892 | -67 | -1.35% |
| 2015 | 4,959 | 5 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 4,954 | -10 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 4,964 | 21 | 0.42% |
| 2012 | 4,943 | 29 | 0.59% |
| 2011 | 4,914 | -40 | -0.81% |
| 2010 | 4,954 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,854 | 368 | 8.2% |
| 1990 | 4,486 | 32 | 0.72% |
| 1980 | 4,454 | 91 | 2.09% |
| 1970 | 4,363 | 493 | 12.74% |
| 1960 | 3,870 | 259 | 7.17% |
| 1950 | 3,611 | 460 | 14.6% |
| 1940 | 3,151 | -1,700 | -35.04% |