Salem, SD
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Salem, South Dakota Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
1,260
Unemployment
3.9%
Poverty
9.8%
Median Home
$107,700
Median Income
$54,342
Median Rent
$766
Salem SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
6
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
5
Safety
N/A
Amenities
5
Education
6
Commute
9
Salem, SD Photos
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Rankings for Salem in South Dakota
Map Of Salem, SD
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Population over time in Salem
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1,260 | -9.5% |
| 2018 | 1,393 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 1,394 | 2.0% |
| 2016 | 1,367 | -7.4% |
| 2015 | 1,476 | 7.2% |
| 2014 | 1,377 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 1,367 | -4.9% |
| 2012 | 1,437 | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 1,425 | 1.5% |
| 2010 | 1,404 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Salem
| Race | Salem | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.1% | 82.0% | 60.7% |
| African American | 0.0% | 2.0% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 8.4% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.4% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 2.2% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 4.3% | 3.8% | 18.0% |
Gender in Salem
| Gender | Salem | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.7% | 49.6% | 50.8% |
| Male | 52.3% | 50.4% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Salem for adults over 25
| Education | Salem | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 38.0% | 30.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 15.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 12.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Salem, South Dakota
| Income | Salem | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.6% | 5.4% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.4% | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.3% | 9.0% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 17.2% | 10.2% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.3% | 13.6% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 23.0% | 19.4% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 17.4% | 14.6% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 6.7% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.7% | 4.7% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.3% | 4.2% | 7.7% |
