Salem is a CDP located in Doña Ana County New Mexico. Salem has a 2024 population of 828. Salem is currently declining at a rate of -0.96% annually but its population has increased by 41.3% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 586 in 2020.
The average household income in Salem is $50,924 with a poverty rate of 47.48%. The median age in Salem is 35.4 years: 36.7 years for males, and 18.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Salem was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 499 | 59.83% |
| Two or more races | 277 | 33.21% |
| White | 58 | 6.95% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Other race
Two or more races
White
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 235 | 3.55 | 78.3 | 21.7 |
| Married | 145 | 4.39 | 86.9 | 13.1 |
| Non Family | 41 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 32 | 3.56 | 0 | 100 |
| Female | 17 | 2.47 | 100 | 0 |
4.09
Average Family Size
3.55
Average Household Size
78.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 50 | 10.31% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 166 | 34.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 218 | 44.95% |
| Some College | 51 | 10.52% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 468 | 200 | 0 |
| Other Race | 226 | 95 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 201 | 105 | 0 |
| White | 17 | 17 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 0%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $19,000 | $19,234 | $18,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $19,021 | $19,073 | $18,990 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$19,021
Average Earnings
$19,073
Average Male
$18,990
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
2.08% of Salem residents speak only English, while 97.92% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 97.92% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 499 | 396 | 79.36% |
| Hispanic | 817 | 396 | 48.47% |
47.48%
Overall Poverty Rate
33.54%
Male Poverty Rate
65.83%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Salem is Other, with 79.36% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Salem is Hispanic, with 48.47% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 24.7%. Among those working part-time, it was 40.91%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.55%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 37.25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.46% |
| High School | 27.71% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 52.38% |
| Female Employed | 36.51% |
| Male Employed | 36.05% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $36,515 | $48,953 |
| Households | $56,103 | $50,924 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.5%
Male Marriage Rate
77.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
17
Number of Veterans
17
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 17 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17 | 29.31% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
78.9%
Labor Force Participation
68.6%
Employment Rate
13%
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
41.73%
Born in Salem
47.12%
Native Born
52.88%
Foreign Born
37.29%
Non Citizen
15.59%
Naturalized
47.12% of Salem residents were born in the United States, with 41.73% having been born in New Mexico. 37.29% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 828 | -8 | -0.96% |
| 2023 | 836 | -8 | -0.95% |
| 2022 | 844 | 128 | 17.88% |
| 2021 | 716 | 130 | 22.18% |
| 2020 | 586 | 275 | 88.42% |
| 2019 | 311 | -339 | -52.15% |
| 2018 | 650 | -87 | -11.8% |
| 2017 | 737 | 3 | 0.41% |
| 2016 | 734 | -241 | -24.72% |
| 2015 | 975 | 18 | 1.88% |
| 2014 | 957 | 159 | 19.92% |
| 2013 | 798 | -79 | -9.01% |
| 2012 | 877 | 100 | 12.87% |
| 2011 | 777 | -165 | -17.52% |
| 2010 | 942 | 0 | 0% |