Salem city, VA — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
25,477
Male
12,129
47.6%
Female
13,348
52.4%
Median Age
40.3 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.3
Foreign Born
4.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher21.1%
High School or Higher40.4%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
5.8%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
3.9%
Married
38.3%
Salem city, VA has a population of 25,477 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 40.3 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 84.0% of the population. 21.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 4.3% of residents are foreign-born.