Salem, OR
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
171,806
Unemployment
6.2%
Poverty
15.3%
Median Home
$266,200
Median Income
$58,726
Median Rent
$1,034
Salem SnackAbility
6Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
5
Diversity
8.5
Safety
4
Amenities
9.5
Education
7
Commute
8
Salem, OR Crime Report
7,396Total Crimes
4,187.2Total Crimes / 100k People
78.48%
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Salem / 100k People |
Oregon / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 7,396 | 4,187.2 | 2,950.9 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 698 | 395.2 | 291.9 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 2 | 1.1 | 2.9 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 148 | 83.8 | 51.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 520 | 294.4 | 200.6 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 6,698 | 3,792.1 | 2,659.0 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 678 | 383.8 | 339.2 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 4,911 | 2,780.4 | 1,928.8 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 1,109 | 627.9 | 391.0 | 246.0 |
Salem, OR Cost Of Living
112Salem's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Salem | Oregon | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 119 | 100 | |
| Services | 120 | 119 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 112 | 114 | 100 | |
| Health | 117 | 118 | 100 | |
| Housing | 96 | 122 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 129 | 128 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 87 | 88 | 100 | |
Salem, OR Photos
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Rankings for Salem in Oregon
Map Of Salem, OR
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Population over time in Salem
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 171,806 | 3.0% |
| 2019 | 166,756 | 1.9% |
| 2018 | 163,654 | 1.0% |
| 2017 | 161,975 | 1.2% |
| 2016 | 160,008 | 1.3% |
| 2015 | 157,967 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 156,937 | 1.4% |
| 2013 | 154,835 | 0.9% |
| 2012 | 153,481 | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 151,809 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Salem
| Race | Salem | OR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.6% | 74.9% | 60.1% |
| African American | 1.1% | 1.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 3.1% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 4.2% | 4.1% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 22.4% | 13.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Salem
| Gender | Salem | OR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 50.4% | 50.8% |
| Male | 50.6% | 49.6% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Salem for adults over 25
| Education | Salem | OR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 7.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 23.0% | 23.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Salem, Oregon
| Income | Salem | OR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.3% | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.4% | 3.8% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.9% | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.5% | 8.7% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.2% | 12.2% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.7% | 18.1% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.6% | 13.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.0% | 16.2% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.7% | 7.0% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.8% | 7.2% | 8.3% |
