Salem is a city located in Harrison County West Virginia. Salem has a 2024 population of 1,468. Salem is currently declining at a rate of -0.94% annually and its population has decreased by -3.55% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,522 in 2020.
The average household income in Salem is $57,194 with a poverty rate of 17.25%. The median age in Salem is 30.7 years: 25.6 years for males, and 41.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Salem was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,791 | 95.62% |
| Black or African American | 50 | 2.67% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.64% |
| Other race | 10 | 0.53% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.27% |
| Two or more races | 5 | 0.27% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 599 | 2.58 | 72.5 | 27.5 |
| Non Family | 274 | 1.77 | 66.4 | 33.6 |
| Married | 212 | 3.27 | 87.3 | 12.7 |
| Female | 73 | 3.08 | 56.2 | 43.8 |
| Male | 40 | 3.48 | 65 | 35 |
3.2
Average Family Size
2.58
Average Household Size
72.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 80 | 6.99% |
| Associates Degree | 98 | 8.57% |
| Bachelors Degree | 118 | 10.31% |
| Graduate Degree | 129 | 11.28% |
| High School Graduate | 510 | 44.58% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32 | 2.8% |
| Some College | 177 | 15.47% |
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 | 1,108 | 1,005 | 230 |
| Asian | 12 | 10 | 10 |
| Black | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 9 | 9 | 4 |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 5 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 83.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $37,031 | $92,750 | $35,859 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,063 | $90,875 | $54,688 |
| High School Graduate | $16,966 | $17,014 | $16,875 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $24,000 | $29,000 | $18,542 |
| Some College | $30,733 | $31,207 | $0 |
$24,000
Average Earnings
$29,000
Average Male
$18,542
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.73% of Salem residents speak only English, while 3.27% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.42% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,505 | 256 | 17.01% |
| Hispanic | 22 | 8 | 36.36% |
| Black | 10 | 2 | 20% |
| Asian | 12 | 2 | 16.67% |
17.25%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.51%
Male Poverty Rate
18.13%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Salem is Hispanic, with 36.36% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Salem is Asian, with 16.67% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.34%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.88%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.73%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 49.11% |
| Some College | 14.18% |
| High School | 11.37% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.24% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 31.82% |
| Female Employed | 8.5% |
| Male Employed | 3.25% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,096 | $66,154 |
| Households | $45,521 | $57,194 |
| Married Families | $69,524 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,333 | $45,710 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
27.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
24.3%
Male Marriage Rate
32.1%
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
70
Number of Veterans
66
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 30 |
| Vietnam | 21 |
| First Gulf War | 20 |
| World War II | 2 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 26 |
| 35 to 54 | 18 |
| 55 to 64 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
| 75+ | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 68 | 4.54% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 40% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.7%
Labor Force Participation
49.6%
Employment Rate
4%
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
65.24%
Born in Salem
97.12%
Native Born
2.88%
Foreign Born
2.67%
Non Citizen
0.21%
Naturalized
97.12% of Salem residents were born in the United States, with 65.24% having been born in West Virginia. 2.67% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,402 | -13 | -0.92% |
| 2028 | 1,415 | -13 | -0.91% |
| 2027 | 1,428 | -14 | -0.97% |
| 2026 | 1,442 | -13 | -0.89% |
| 2025 | 1,455 | -13 | -0.89% |
| 2024 | 1,468 | -14 | -0.94% |
| 2023 | 1,482 | -8 | -0.54% |
| 2022 | 1,490 | -17 | -1.13% |
| 2021 | 1,507 | -15 | -0.99% |
| 2020 | 1,522 | -3 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 1,525 | -11 | -0.72% |
| 2018 | 1,536 | -41 | -2.6% |
| 2017 | 1,577 | 59 | 3.89% |
| 2016 | 1,518 | -23 | -1.49% |
| 2015 | 1,541 | -9 | -0.58% |
| 2014 | 1,550 | -11 | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 1,561 | -12 | -0.76% |
| 2012 | 1,573 | -9 | -0.57% |
| 2011 | 1,582 | -6 | -0.38% |
| 2010 | 1,588 | 0 | 0% |