Demographics in Salem, VA

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

25,477

Male

12,129

47.6%

Female

13,348

52.4%

Median Age

40.3

Race & Ethnicity

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

White

84.0%

Black

7.8%

Hispanic

4.5%

Asian

1.9%

Two or More

4.0%

Other

2.0%

Education & Household

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

Bachelor's or Higher

21.1%

High School or Higher

40.4%

Foreign Born

4.3%

Veterans

5.8%

Married

38.3%

Avg Household Size

2.3

Marital Status by Age

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

Salem, VA has a population of 25,477 with a median age of 40.3. The racial makeup is 84.0% White, 4.5% Hispanic, 7.8% Black, 1.9% Asian. About 21.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 4.3%.