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Population Review

Salem city, MA — Population & Demographics

Salem city, MA has a population of 44,241. The median household income is $85,137 and the median age is 38.5.

44,241

Population

$85,137

Median Income

$497,400

Median Home Value

38.5

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White75.2%
Black or African American5.4%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.9%
Two or More Races0.1%

Economy & Income

$85,137

Median Household Income

$49,734

Per Capita Income

11.6%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$497,400

Median Home Value

$1,800

Median Rent

51.4%

Owner-Occupied

Education

91.9%

High School+

49.6%

Bachelor's+

Commute

6.3%

Drive Alone

19.4%

Work From Home

29.9 min

Avg Commute

Frequently Asked Questions

Salem city, MA has a population of 44,241 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Salem city, MA is $85,137, with 11.6% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Salem city, MA is $497,400, with median rent at $1,800.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.