Demographics in Salem, MA

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Salem?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

44,241

Male

19,768

44.7%

Female

24,473

55.3%

Median Age

38.5

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

75.2%

Black

5.4%

Hispanic

19.4%

Asian

3.3%

Two or More

8.8%

Other

7.1%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

35.9%

High School or Higher

50.8%

Foreign Born

15.4%

Veterans

3.0%

Married

35.0%

Avg Household Size

2.2

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Salem, MA has a population of 44,241 with a median age of 38.5. The racial makeup is 75.2% White, 19.4% Hispanic, 5.4% Black, 3.3% Asian. About 35.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 15.4%.