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Population Review

Census ACS · #125 MSA

Salem Metro Area

The Salem, Or Metropolitan Statistical Area has 435,085 residents. The median household income is $76,010 and the median home value is $389,800.

435,085

Population

226

People / sq mi

$76,010

Median Income

$389,800

Median Home Value

The Salem CBSA covers 1,922 sq mi of land at 226.4 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White71.3%
Black or African American1.1%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)5.1%

Economy & Income

$76,010

Median Household Income

$36,260

Per Capita Income

9.1%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment

Cost of Living

The Salem metro's price level is 103.6 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 3.6% higher the US average. The local median income of $76,010 has the buying power of $73,334 in average-priced US metros.

103.6

Price Level (US = 100)

$73,334

COL-Adjusted Median Income

$76,010

Nominal Median Income

Housing

$389,800

Median Home Value

$1,324

Median Rent

62.7%

Homeownership

Education

87.2%

High School+

26.9%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.2%

Drive Alone

12.6%

Work From Home

24.5 min

Avg Commute

34.5%

Foreign Born

Salem spans this state

Nearby metros

Largest cities in Oregon

Largest counties in Oregon

Part of Oregon

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Salem, Or Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 435,085 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #125 largest CBSA in the US.

The median household income in the Salem metro area is $76,010, with a per capita income of $36,260.

The Salem, Or CBSA spans the state of Oregon.

Data for the Salem, Or CBSA (41420) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.