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 $33,546 with a poverty rate of 72.75%. The median age in Salem is 25.7 years: 36.8 years for males, and 14.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Salem was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 725 | 85.9% |
| White | 96 | 11.37% |
| Two or more races | 23 | 2.73% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Other race
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 252 | 3.35 | 69.4 | 30.6 |
| Married | 172 | 3.68 | 83.7 | 16.3 |
| Male | 49 | 3.67 | 0 | 100 |
| Non Family | 31 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.68
Average Family Size
3.35
Average Household Size
69.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 69 | 15.1% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 135 | 29.54% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 202 | 44.2% |
| Some College | 51 | 11.16% |
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 | 434 | 163 | 0 |
| Other Race | 338 | 140 | 0 |
| White | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 23 | 23 | 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 | $16,221 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $15,776 | $0 | $16,548 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$15,776
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$16,548
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
2.81% of Salem residents speak only English, while 97.19% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 97.19% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 821 | 614 | 74.79% |
| Other | 725 | 572 | 78.9% |
72.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
62.71%
Male Poverty Rate
82.37%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Salem is Other, with 78.9% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Salem is Hispanic, with 74.79% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 54.97%. Among those working part-time, it was 61.26%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 76.7%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 63.84% |
| Some College | 54.9% |
| High School | 49.63% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 66.26% |
| Female Employed | 65.69% |
| Male Unemployed | 51.61% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $25,823 | $30,134 |
| Households | $26,768 | $33,546 |
| Married Families | $27,317 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
65.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.4%
Male Marriage Rate
78.4%
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
23
Number of Veterans
23
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 23 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 23 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23 | 23.96% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
77.5%
Labor Force Participation
61.2%
Employment Rate
21.1%
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
39.81%
Born in Salem
47.51%
Native Born
52.49%
Foreign Born
41.23%
Non Citizen
11.26%
Naturalized
47.51% of Salem residents were born in the United States, with 39.81% having been born in New Mexico. 41.23% 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% |