Salem city, VA — Population & Demographics
Salem city, VA has a population of 25,477. The median household income is $66,716 and the median age is 40.3.
25,477
Population
$66,716
Median Income
$244,800
Median Home Value
40.3
Median Age
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 84.0% |
| Black or African American | 7.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Economy & Income
$66,716
Median Household Income
$38,127
Per Capita Income
7.3%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$244,800
Median Home Value
$1,046
Median Rent
63.5%
Owner-Occupied
Education
94.2%
High School+
31.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.4%
Drive Alone
76.8%
Public Transit
9.5%
Work From Home
18.7 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
29.4%
Foreign Born
95.2%
Non-English at Home
7.2%
Veterans
12.4%
With Disability
94.5%
Health Insurance
94.8%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 32.6% |
| Manufacturing | 9.0% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 8.6% |
| Information | 7.2% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 6.8% |
| Construction | 6.0% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.8% |
| Public Administration | 4.6% |
| Retail Trade | 3.5% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.6% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Salem city, VA has a population of 25,477 according to Census ACS 2023 data.
The median household income in Salem city, VA is $66,716, with 7.3% living below the poverty level.
The median home value in Salem city, VA is $244,800, with median rent at $1,046.
Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.