Demographics in Salem, OR

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

176,666

Male

89,295

50.5%

Female

87,371

49.5%

Median Age

35.7

Race & Ethnicity

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

White

69.8%

Black

1.6%

Hispanic

23.4%

Asian

3.5%

Two or More

14.1%

Other

8.2%

Education & Household

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

Bachelor's or Higher

21.0%

High School or Higher

36.0%

Foreign Born

12.2%

Veterans

4.9%

Married

37.3%

Avg Household Size

2.5

Marital Status by Age

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

Salem, OR has a population of 176,666 with a median age of 35.7. The racial makeup is 69.8% White, 23.4% Hispanic, 1.6% Black, 3.5% Asian. About 21.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 12.2%.