Unified School District · AR
Salem School District
Salem School District is a unified school district in Arkansas with a community population of 4,725. The median household income is $39,844 and the median age is 51.7.
4,725
Population
21
People / sq mi
$39,844
Median Income
51.7
Median Age
Salem School District covers 227 sq mi of land at 20.8 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 89.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 49.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$39,844
Median Household Income
$24,977
Per Capita Income
13.0%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment
Housing
$107,600
Median Home Value
$611
Median Rent
75.0%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
88.0%
High School+
16.2%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Salem School District serves a community with a population of 4,725 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Arkansas.
The median household income in Salem School District is $39,844, with a per capita income of $24,977. The poverty rate is 13.0%.
Salem School District is 89.7% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 49.7% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Salem School District, 88.0% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Salem School District is $107,600, with a median rent of $611. The homeownership rate is 75.0%.
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Data for Salem School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 0512090).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.