Salem city, Virginia
VA · FIPS 51775 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 25,618 | — | #1,631 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $66,725 | -11.2% | #1,453 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.0 years | +2.8% | #2,134 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $258,600 | -8.3% | #845 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,133 | -2.6% | #653 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.2% | -18.7% | #847 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Salem city has a population of 25,618, making it the #1,631 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.0 years, which is 2.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Salem city is $66,725, ranking #1,453 out of 3,222 counties — 11.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 10.2% and unemployment stands at 3.6%.
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The median home value in Salem city is $258,600 (-8.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,133/mo and the homeownership rate is 62.8%.
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95.7% of residents in Salem city have health insurance coverage, which is 4.3% above the national rate.
About Salem city, Virginia
Salem city, Virginia has a total population of 25,618, making it the 1,631st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Salem city is 40.0 years, which is 2.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Salem city is $66,725, which ranks #1,453 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 11.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6%.
The median home value in Salem city is $258,600, 8.3% below the national median. Renters in Salem city pay a median gross rent of $1,133 per month. The homeownership rate is 62.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Salem city, 33.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 1.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 20.8 min.
Salem city is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 81.6% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (8.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.8%).
All data for Salem city, Virginia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.