Salem city is located in Salem County New Jersey. Salem city has a 2024 population of 5,325. Salem city is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has increased by 0.53% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,297 in 2020.
The average household income in Salem city is $47,188 with a poverty rate of 31.63%. The median age in Salem city is 34.6 years: 34.6 years for males, and 33.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Salem city was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3,153 | 59.66% |
| White | 1,877 | 35.52% |
| Two or more races | 167 | 3.16% |
| Other race | 41 | 0.78% |
| Native American | 38 | 0.72% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.17% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,172 | 2.42 | 33.8 | 66.2 |
| Non Family | 1,059 | 1.18 | 36.5 | 63.5 |
| Female | 534 | 3.77 | 16.9 | 83.1 |
| Married | 491 | 3.2 | 47.3 | 52.7 |
| Male | 88 | 4.88 | 28.4 | 71.6 |
3.4
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
33.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 429 | 12.74% |
| Associates Degree | 197 | 5.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 238 | 7.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 142 | 4.22% |
| High School Graduate | 1,555 | 46.18% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 223 | 6.62% |
| Some College | 583 | 17.32% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,848 | 1,445 | 144 |
| White | 1,201 | 1,078 | 193 |
| Hispanic | 302 | 136 | 28 |
| 2+ Races | 76 | 76 | 11 |
| Other Race | 41 | 29 | 1 |
| Native American | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Asian | 9 | 9 | 4 |
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 native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,281 | $114,013 | $40,938 |
| Graduate Degree | $44,718 | $0 | $44,718 |
| High School Graduate | $24,813 | $39,167 | $19,239 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,771 | $37,125 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,556 | $46,875 | $30,705 |
| Some College | $47,675 | $64,464 | $37,821 |
$36,556
Average Earnings
$46,875
Average Male
$30,705
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.85% of Salem city residents speak only English, while 10.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.56% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,153 | 1,234 | 39.14% |
| White | 1,513 | 303 | 20.03% |
| Hispanic | 542 | 112 | 20.66% |
| Multiple | 167 | 63 | 37.72% |
| Other | 41 | 15 | 36.59% |
31.63%
Overall Poverty Rate
33.42%
Male Poverty Rate
30.25%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Salem city is Black, with 39.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Salem city is White, with 20.03% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.35%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.08%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 41.3%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 38.97% |
| Some College | 22.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.26% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.05% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 55.26% |
| Male Unemployed | 46.77% |
| Female Employed | 22.04% |
| Male Employed | 8.88% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $48,936 | $64,474 |
| Households | $35,143 | $47,188 |
| Married Families | $75,904 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $15,986 | $26,638 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
26.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.5%
Male Marriage Rate
22.8%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
181
Number of Veterans
157
Male Veterans
24
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 64 |
| First Gulf War | 15 |
| Korea | 8 |
| World War II | 4 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 68 |
| 65 to 74 | 45 |
| 35 to 54 | 40 |
| 55 to 64 | 28 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97 | 6.69% |
| Black | 69 | 3.26% |
| Other Race | 15 | 36.59% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 4.78% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.6%
Veteran Poverty Rate
54.14%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.4%
Labor Force Participation
47.6%
Employment Rate
12.5%
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
78.13%
Born in Salem city
97.73%
Native Born
2.27%
Foreign Born
1.29%
Non Citizen
0.98%
Naturalized
97.73% of Salem city residents were born in the United States, with 78.13% having been born in New Jersey. 1.29% 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 | 5,325 | 0 | 0% |
| 2028 | 5,325 | 0 | 0% |
| 2027 | 5,325 | 0 | 0% |
| 2026 | 5,325 | 0 | 0% |
| 2025 | 5,325 | 0 | 0% |
| 2024 | 5,325 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 5,325 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 5,325 | 5 | 0.09% |
| 2021 | 5,320 | 23 | 0.43% |
| 2020 | 5,297 | 594 | 12.63% |
| 2019 | 4,703 | -61 | -1.28% |
| 2018 | 4,764 | -26 | -0.54% |
| 2017 | 4,790 | -27 | -0.56% |
| 2016 | 4,817 | -50 | -1.03% |
| 2015 | 4,867 | -64 | -1.3% |
| 2014 | 4,931 | -49 | -0.98% |
| 2013 | 4,980 | -54 | -1.07% |
| 2012 | 5,034 | -48 | -0.94% |
| 2011 | 5,082 | -46 | -0.9% |
| 2010 | 5,128 | 0 | 0% |