Demographics in Salem, MO

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

4,673

Male

2,058

44.0%

Female

2,615

56.0%

Median Age

42.0

Race & Ethnicity

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

White

92.4%

Black

0.6%

Hispanic

1.4%

Asian

0.1%

Two or More

6.1%

Other

0.3%

Education & Household

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

Bachelor's or Higher

11.6%

High School or Higher

33.7%

Foreign Born

0.4%

Veterans

7.8%

Married

27.5%

Avg Household Size

2.4

Marital Status by Age

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

Salem, MO has a population of 4,673 with a median age of 42.0. The racial makeup is 92.4% White, 1.4% Hispanic, 0.6% Black. About 11.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 0.4%.