Unified School District · OH
Salem City School District
Salem City School District is a unified school district in Ohio with a community population of 16,301. The median household income is $53,415 and the median age is 43.5.
16,301
Population
899
People / sq mi
$53,415
Median Income
43.5
Median Age
Salem City School District covers 18 sq mi of land at 898.8 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 95.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.2% |
| Asian | 65.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$53,415
Median Household Income
$31,627
Per Capita Income
17.9%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment
Housing
$141,700
Median Home Value
$748
Median Rent
62.7%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
87.4%
High School+
20.8%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Salem City School District serves a community with a population of 16,301 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Ohio.
The median household income in Salem City School District is $53,415, with a per capita income of $31,627. The poverty rate is 17.9%.
Salem City School District is 95.6% White, 0.2% Black or African American, 65.1% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Salem City School District, 87.4% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Salem City School District is $141,700, with a median rent of $748. The homeownership rate is 62.7%.
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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: 3910006).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.