Salem township is located in Columbiana County Ohio. Salem township has a 2024 population of 5,575. Salem township is currently growing at a rate of 1.36% annually and its population has increased by 6.41% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,239 in 2020.
The average household income in Salem township is $105,846 with a poverty rate of 9.14%. The median age in Salem township is 41.9 years: 42.4 years for males, and 41.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Salem township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,722 | 90.17% |
| Two or more races | 202 | 3.86% |
| Black or African American | 188 | 3.59% |
| Other race | 106 | 2.02% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.25% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.11% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,009 | 2.58 | 82.6 | 17.4 |
| Married | 1,065 | 3.08 | 89 | 11 |
| Non Family | 556 | 1.39 | 74.1 | 25.9 |
| Female | 256 | 2.84 | 75.4 | 24.6 |
| Male | 132 | 3.11 | 81.1 | 18.9 |
2.96
Average Family Size
2.58
Average Household Size
82.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 215 | 5.9% |
| Associates Degree | 300 | 8.23% |
| Bachelors Degree | 642 | 17.61% |
| Graduate Degree | 396 | 10.86% |
| High School Graduate | 1,144 | 31.39% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 73 | 2% |
| Some College | 875 | 24.01% |
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 | 3,299 | 3,075 | 923 |
| Hispanic | 213 | 155 | 53 |
| 2+ Races | 116 | 112 | 47 |
| Other Race | 88 | 41 | 37 |
| Black | 40 | 38 | 18 |
| Asian | 9 | 9 | 7 |
| Islander | 6 | 6 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $74,063 | $95,893 | $45,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $94,125 | $92,750 | $94,813 |
| High School Graduate | $47,500 | $57,670 | $28,657 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,375 | $47,159 | $0 |
| Overall | $56,752 | $61,914 | $45,599 |
| Some College | $48,382 | $56,250 | $41,094 |
$56,752
Average Earnings
$61,914
Average Male
$45,599
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.12% of Salem township residents speak only English, while 4.88% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.95% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,525 | 374 | 8.27% |
| Black | 188 | 59 | 31.38% |
| Hispanic | 304 | 40 | 13.16% |
| Other | 106 | 38 | 35.85% |
| Asian | 9 | 2 | 22.22% |
9.14%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.96%
Male Poverty Rate
11.14%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Salem township is Other, with 35.85% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Salem township is White, with 8.27% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.91%. Among those working part-time, it was 10%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.55%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.6% |
| High School | 13.26% |
| Some College | 3.98% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.87% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 3.76% |
| Male Employed | 1.81% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $90,505 | $111,783 |
| Households | $88,438 | $105,846 |
| Married Families | $103,512 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $57,071 | $81,022 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.2%
Male Marriage Rate
48.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
377
Number of Veterans
368
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 197 |
| Second Gulf War | 55 |
| First Gulf War | 53 |
| Korea | 19 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 190 |
| 35 to 54 | 81 |
| 75+ | 40 |
| 18 to 34 | 33 |
| 55 to 64 | 33 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 364 | 9.88% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 5.81% |
| Islander | 6 | 100% |
| Other Race | 4 | 4.08% |
| Asian | 3 | 33.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.65%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.89%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.8%
Labor Force Participation
58%
Employment Rate
3%
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
73.55%
Born in Salem township
97.59%
Native Born
2.41%
Foreign Born
1.3%
Non Citizen
1.11%
Naturalized
97.59% of Salem township residents were born in the United States, with 73.55% having been born in Ohio. 1.3% 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 | 5,950 | 75 | 1.28% |
| 2028 | 5,875 | 75 | 1.29% |
| 2027 | 5,800 | 75 | 1.31% |
| 2026 | 5,725 | 75 | 1.33% |
| 2025 | 5,650 | 75 | 1.35% |
| 2024 | 5,575 | 75 | 1.36% |
| 2023 | 5,500 | 75 | 1.38% |
| 2022 | 5,425 | 81 | 1.52% |
| 2021 | 5,344 | 105 | 2% |
| 2020 | 5,239 | 245 | 4.91% |
| 2019 | 4,994 | 84 | 1.71% |
| 2018 | 4,910 | 88 | 1.82% |
| 2017 | 4,822 | 79 | 1.67% |
| 2016 | 4,743 | 67 | 1.43% |
| 2015 | 4,676 | 44 | 0.95% |
| 2014 | 4,632 | 66 | 1.45% |
| 2013 | 4,566 | 48 | 1.06% |
| 2012 | 4,518 | 63 | 1.41% |
| 2011 | 4,455 | 50 | 1.14% |
| 2010 | 4,405 | 0 | 0% |