Salem township is located in Westmoreland County Pennsylvania. Salem township has a 2024 population of 5,962. Salem township is currently declining at a rate of -0.45% annually and its population has decreased by -2.15% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,093 in 2020.
The average household income in Salem township is $86,409 with a poverty rate of 5.45%. The median age in Salem township is 53.2 years: 52.7 years for males, and 53.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Salem township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,797 | 94.89% |
| Black or African American | 172 | 2.82% |
| Two or more races | 135 | 2.21% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.08% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,674 | 2.28 | 84.9 | 15.1 |
| Married | 1,559 | 2.96 | 94.5 | 5.5 |
| Non Family | 934 | 1.13 | 69.5 | 30.5 |
| Female | 99 | 2.38 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
| Male | 82 | 2.41 | 100 | 0 |
2.86
Average Family Size
2.28
Average Household Size
84.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 117 | 2.47% |
| Associates Degree | 474 | 10.01% |
| Bachelors Degree | 718 | 15.16% |
| Graduate Degree | 379 | 8% |
| High School Graduate | 2,187 | 46.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2 | 0.04% |
| Some College | 858 | 18.12% |
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 | 4,469 | 4,355 | 1,090 |
| Black | 172 | 172 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 88 | 88 | 7 |
| Hispanic | 76 | 76 | 0 |
| Native American | 5 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 24.39%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $63,352 | $97,316 | $56,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $54,722 | $105,069 | $44,219 |
| High School Graduate | $35,625 | $49,375 | $28,681 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,074 | $54,066 | $33,595 |
| Some College | $36,760 | $54,000 | $26,385 |
$44,074
Average Earnings
$54,066
Average Male
$33,595
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.81% of Salem township residents speak only English, while 2.19% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.92% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,795 | 268 | 4.62% |
| Hispanic | 76 | 65 | 85.53% |
| Black | 172 | 37 | 21.51% |
| Multiple | 135 | 27 | 20% |
5.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.28%
Male Poverty Rate
7.65%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Salem township is Hispanic, with 85.53% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Salem township is White, with 4.62% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.44%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.64%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.74%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 10.29% |
| Some College | 7.96% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1.68% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 4.46% |
| Female Employed | 2.16% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $98,442 | $109,866 |
| Households | $77,470 | $86,409 |
| Married Families | $106,991 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,406 | $39,325 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.9%
Male Marriage Rate
61.9%
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
542
Number of Veterans
490
Male Veterans
52
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 159 |
| First Gulf War | 112 |
| Second Gulf War | 92 |
| World War II | 34 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 279 |
| 35 to 54 | 146 |
| 65 to 74 | 101 |
| 55 to 64 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 486 | 9.83% |
| Black | 37 | 21.51% |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 21.59% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.31%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.8%
Labor Force Participation
57.1%
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
87.92%
Born in Salem township
99.39%
Native Born
0.61%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.61%
Naturalized
99.39% of Salem township residents were born in the United States, with 87.92% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,827 | -27 | -0.46% |
| 2028 | 5,854 | -27 | -0.46% |
| 2027 | 5,881 | -27 | -0.46% |
| 2026 | 5,908 | -27 | -0.45% |
| 2025 | 5,935 | -27 | -0.45% |
| 2024 | 5,962 | -27 | -0.45% |
| 2023 | 5,989 | -27 | -0.45% |
| 2022 | 6,016 | -50 | -0.82% |
| 2021 | 6,066 | -27 | -0.44% |
| 2020 | 6,093 | -322 | -5.02% |
| 2019 | 6,415 | -37 | -0.57% |
| 2018 | 6,452 | -39 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 6,491 | -56 | -0.86% |
| 2016 | 6,547 | -54 | -0.82% |
| 2015 | 6,601 | -28 | -0.42% |
| 2014 | 6,629 | 8 | 0.12% |
| 2013 | 6,621 | 10 | 0.15% |
| 2012 | 6,611 | -16 | -0.24% |
| 2011 | 6,627 | 2 | 0.03% |
| 2010 | 6,625 | 0 | 0% |