Elementary School District · CT
Salem School District
Salem School District is a elementary school district in Connecticut with a community population of 4,282. The median household income is $123,245 and the median age is 40.9.
4,282
Population
148
People / sq mi
$123,245
Median Income
40.9
Median Age
Salem School District covers 29 sq mi of land at 148.0 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 87.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 67.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$123,245
Median Household Income
$61,151
Per Capita Income
3.0%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment
Housing
$403,600
Median Home Value
$1,440
Median Rent
86.6%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
98.6%
High School+
50.6%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Salem School District serves a community with a population of 4,282 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This elementary school district is located in Connecticut.
The median household income in Salem School District is $123,245, with a per capita income of $61,151. The poverty rate is 3.0%.
Salem School District is 87.9% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 67.4% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Salem School District, 98.6% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Salem School District is $403,600, with a median rent of $1,440. The homeownership rate is 86.6%.
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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 elementary school district (GEOID: 0903900).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.