Salem, UT
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
8,403
Unemployment
3.5%
Poverty
2.4%
Median Home
$362,600
Median Income
$86,745
Median Rent
$1,222
Salem SnackAbility
6Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
7
Diversity
5
Safety
9
Amenities
7
Education
9
Commute
8
Salem, UT Crime Report
51Total Crimes
572.9Total Crimes / 100k People
-75.58%
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Salem / 100k People |
Utah / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 51 | 572.9 | 2,725.1 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 1 | 11.2 | 260.7 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.1 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 41.9 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 11.2 | 159.9 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 50 | 561.7 | 2,464.4 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 4 | 44.9 | 290.6 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 41 | 460.6 | 1,857.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 5 | 56.2 | 316.6 | 246.0 |
Salem, UT Cost Of Living
109Salem's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Salem | Utah | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 109 | 101 | 100 | |
| Services | 100 | 99 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 95 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 92 | 90 | 100 | |
| Housing | 140 | 115 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 102 | 108 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 88 | 95 | 100 | |
Salem, UT Photos
Source: Wikipedia User TheFatManWhoNeverCameBack | GFDL
Rankings for Salem in Utah
Map Of Salem, UT
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Population over time in Salem
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 8,403 | 7.6% |
| 2019 | 7,808 | 4.1% |
| 2018 | 7,504 | 3.5% |
| 2017 | 7,247 | 3.3% |
| 2016 | 7,015 | 3.3% |
| 2015 | 6,789 | 3.0% |
| 2014 | 6,594 | 2.2% |
| 2013 | 6,454 | 3.1% |
| 2012 | 6,261 | 3.3% |
| 2011 | 6,060 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Salem
| Race | Salem | UT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.8% | 77.9% | 60.1% |
| African American | 0.3% | 1.1% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 2.3% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 3.6% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 4.1% | 14.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Salem
| Gender | Salem | UT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.2% | 49.6% | 50.8% |
| Male | 51.8% | 50.4% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Salem for adults over 25
| Education | Salem | UT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | -0.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 20.0% | 23.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 27.0% | 26.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 32.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Salem, Utah
| Income | Salem | UT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.0% | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.9% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1.7% | 6.1% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.6% | 7.2% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.5% | 11.8% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.9% | 19.1% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 22.6% | 15.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 26.9% | 19.2% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.6% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 8.2% | 7.0% | 8.3% |
