Unified School District · NJ
Salem City School District
Salem City School District is a unified school district in New Jersey with a community population of 5,322. The median household income is $38,721 and the median age is 36.9.
5,322
Population
2271
People / sq mi
$38,721
Median Income
36.9
Median Age
Salem City School District covers 2 sq mi of land at 2270.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 31.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 18.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$38,721
Median Household Income
$26,130
Per Capita Income
16.3%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment
Housing
$79,800
Median Home Value
$1,075
Median Rent
34.7%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
80.9%
High School+
15.0%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Salem City School District serves a community with a population of 5,322 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in New Jersey.
The median household income in Salem City School District is $38,721, with a per capita income of $26,130. The poverty rate is 16.3%.
Salem City School District is 31.2% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 18.8% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Salem City School District, 80.9% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Salem City School District is $79,800, with a median rent of $1,075. The homeownership rate is 34.7%.
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Data for Salem City School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 3414550).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.