Salem, OR
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
169,259
Unemployment
5.8%
Poverty
15.5%
Median Home
$242,800
Median Income
$55,920
Median Rent
$975
Salem SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
8
Affordability
5
Diversity
8.5
Safety
4
Amenities
9.5
Education
8
Commute
8
Salem, OR Crime Report
7,158
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
4,070.1
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
64.34%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Salem / 100k People |
Oregon / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 7,158 | 4,070.1 | 3,015.0 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 670 | 381.0 | 284.4 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 152 | 86.4 | 54.0 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 483 | 274.6 | 185.5 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 6,488 | 3,689.2 | 2,730.6 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 680 | 386.7 | 349.1 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 4,966 | 2,823.7 | 2,021.5 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 842 | 478.8 | 360.0 | 219.9 |
Salem, OR Cost Of Living
111
Salem's Overall Cost Of Living
Salem's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Salem | Oregon | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 111 | 118 | 100 | |
| Services | 123 | 123 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 115 | 115 | 100 | |
| Health | 115 | 115 | 100 | |
| Housing | 97 | 123 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 126 | 126 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 87 | 87 | 100 | |
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 169,259 | 1.5% |
| 2018 | 166,756 | 1.9% |
| 2017 | 163,654 | 1.0% |
| 2016 | 161,975 | 1.2% |
| 2015 | 160,008 | 1.3% |
| 2014 | 157,967 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 156,937 | 1.4% |
| 2012 | 154,835 | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 153,481 | 1.1% |
| 2010 | 151,809 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Salem
| Race | Salem | OR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.9% | 75.7% | 60.7% |
| African American | 1.2% | 1.8% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 2.4% | 4.3% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 3.9% | 3.7% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 23.3% | 13.0% | 18.0% |
Gender in Salem
| Gender | Salem | OR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 50.4% | 50.8% |
| Male | 50.4% | 49.6% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Salem for adults over 25
| Education | Salem | OR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 24.0% | 23.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 27.0% | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 8.0% |
| 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 | 5.6% | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.5% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.6% | 8.7% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.3% | 9.2% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.8% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.2% | 18.1% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.9% | 13.4% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.4% | 15.3% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.2% | 6.5% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.5% | 6.5% | 7.7% |
