Demographics in Salem, WV

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

1,812

Male

1,059

58.4%

Female

753

41.6%

Median Age

32.4

Race & Ethnicity

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

White

95.1%

Black

2.4%

Hispanic

2.1%

Asian

0.8%

Two or More

1.0%

Other

0.7%

Education & Household

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

Bachelor's or Higher

11.8%

High School or Higher

42.3%

Foreign Born

2.7%

Veterans

3.3%

Married

22.3%

Avg Household Size

2.3

Marital Status by Age

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

Salem, WV has a population of 1,812 with a median age of 32.4. The racial makeup is 95.1% White, 2.1% Hispanic, 2.4% Black, 0.8% Asian. About 11.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 2.7%.