Salem, VA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
25,290
Unemployment
4.9%
Poverty
8.7%
Median Home
$200,000
Median Income
$63,411
Median Rent
$926
Salem SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8
Affordability
8
Diversity
7
Safety
8
Amenities
8.5
Education
8
Commute
9
Salem, VA Crime Report
493
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,946.6
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-17.02%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Salem / 100k People |
Virginia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 493 | 1,946.6 | 1,665.1 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 13 | 51.3 | 208.7 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 1 | 3.9 | 6.1 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 4 | 15.8 | 34.3 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 7 | 27.6 | 141.7 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 480 | 1,895.3 | 1,456.4 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 25 | 98.7 | 133.5 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 411 | 1,622.8 | 1,196.6 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 44 | 173.7 | 126.3 | 246.0 |
Salem, VA Cost Of Living
93
Salem's Overall Cost Of Living
Salem's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Salem | Virginia | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 106 | 100 | |
| Services | 89 | 99 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 86 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 102 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 91 | 131 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 95 | 93 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 99 | 96 | 100 | |
Salem, VA Photos
Source: Wikipedia User Mojo Hand | CC BY-SA 3.0
Rankings for Salem in Virginia
Map Of Salem, VA
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Population over time in Salem
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 25,290 | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 25,519 | -0.0% |
| 2018 | 25,521 | 0.9% |
| 2017 | 25,290 | 0.5% |
| 2016 | 25,165 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 25,120 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 24,950 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 24,792 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 24,733 | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 24,641 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Salem
| Race | Salem | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.6% | 61.2% | 60.1% |
| African American | 6.5% | 18.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.8% | 6.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.6% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 3.4% | 9.5% | 18.2% |
Gender in Salem
| Gender | Salem | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 50.8% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.4% | 49.2% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Salem for adults over 25
| Education | Salem | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 24.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 13.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Salem, Virginia
| Income | Salem | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.3% | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.9% | 3.3% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.7% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.7% | 7.1% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.3% | 10.8% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.9% | 16.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.9% | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.4% | 17.2% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.2% | 9.0% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.7% | 11.6% | 8.3% |
