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Population Review

Salem city, OR — Population & Demographics

Salem city, OR has a population of 176,666. The median household income is $71,900 and the median age is 35.7.

176,666

Population

$71,900

Median Income

$382,400

Median Home Value

35.7

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White69.8%
Black or African American1.6%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)5.2%
Two or More Races0.1%

Economy & Income

$71,900

Median Household Income

$36,477

Per Capita Income

10.8%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$382,400

Median Home Value

$1,323

Median Rent

55.7%

Owner-Occupied

Education

88.7%

High School+

31.4%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.8%

Drive Alone

14.0%

Work From Home

22.4 min

Avg Commute

Frequently Asked Questions

Salem city, OR has a population of 176,666 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Salem city, OR is $71,900, with 10.8% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Salem city, OR is $382,400, with median rent at $1,323.

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