Unified School District · VA
Salem City Public Schools
Salem City Public Schools is a unified school district in Virginia with a community population of 25,618. The median household income is $66,725 and the median age is 40.0.
25,618
Population
1765
People / sq mi
$66,725
Median Income
40.0
Median Age
Salem City Public Schools covers 15 sq mi of land at 1764.7 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 82.5% |
| Black or African American | 0.1% |
| Asian | 52.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$66,725
Median Household Income
$39,370
Per Capita Income
6.7%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment
Housing
$258,600
Median Home Value
$1,133
Median Rent
62.8%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
94.2%
High School+
33.0%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Salem City Public Schools serves a community with a population of 25,618 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Virginia.
The median household income in Salem City Public Schools is $66,725, with a per capita income of $39,370. The poverty rate is 6.7%.
Salem City Public Schools is 82.5% White, 0.1% Black or African American, 52.5% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Salem City Public Schools, 94.2% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Salem City Public Schools is $258,600, with a median rent of $1,133. The homeownership rate is 62.8%.
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Data for Salem City Public Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 5103460).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.