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Population Review

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

White84.0%
Black or African American7.8%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.8%
Two or More Races0.1%

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 & Management32.6%
Manufacturing9.0%
Education, Health Care & Social Services8.6%
Information7.2%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate6.8%
Construction6.0%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.8%
Public Administration4.6%
Retail Trade3.5%
Transportation & Warehousing1.6%
Agriculture & Mining0.2%

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.