Census ACS · #397 μSA
Salem Metro Area
The Salem, Oh Micropolitan Statistical Area has 101,203 residents. The median household income is $58,474 and the median home value is $139,100.
101,203
Population
190
People / sq mi
$58,474
Median Income
$139,100
Median Home Value
The Salem CBSA covers 532 sq mi of land at 190.3 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 93.2% |
| Black or African American | 1.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.0% |
Economy & Income
$58,474
Median Household Income
$32,265
Per Capita Income
10.8%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment
Housing
$139,100
Median Home Value
$736
Median Rent
73.1%
Homeownership
Education
89.7%
High School+
16.0%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.2%
Drive Alone
5.6%
Work From Home
24.6 min
Avg Commute
21.0%
Foreign Born
Salem spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Salem, Oh Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 101,203 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #397 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Salem metro area is $58,474, with a per capita income of $32,265.
The Salem, Oh CBSA spans the state of Ohio.
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Data for the Salem, Oh CBSA (41400) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.