Salem, WV
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
1,714
Unemployment
6.0%
Poverty
21.1%
Median Home
$67,600
Median Income
$40,707
Median Rent
$659
Salem SnackAbility
4
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
4
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
6
Safety
N/A
Amenities
6
Education
6
Commute
8.5
Rankings for Salem in West Virginia
Map Of Salem, WV
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Population over time in Salem
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1,714 | 3.0% |
| 2018 | 1,664 | 2.4% |
| 2017 | 1,625 | 4.7% |
| 2016 | 1,552 | -7.1% |
| 2015 | 1,671 | -10.2% |
| 2014 | 1,861 | -1.3% |
| 2013 | 1,886 | -5.2% |
| 2012 | 1,989 | -2.9% |
| 2011 | 2,048 | 8.1% |
| 2010 | 1,894 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Salem
| Race | Salem | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.3% | 92.0% | 60.7% |
| African American | 5.7% | 3.6% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.8% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 1.6% | 18.0% |
Gender in Salem
| Gender | Salem | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.6% | 50.6% | 50.8% |
| Male | 54.4% | 49.4% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Salem for adults over 25
| Education | Salem | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 13.0% | 9.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 33.0% | 40.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 7.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11.0% | 12.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Salem, West Virginia
| Income | Salem | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.8% | 8.7% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.4% | 6.0% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 19.3% | 12.6% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.3% | 11.2% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 23.8% | 14.3% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.9% | 17.7% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1.5% | 11.4% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.2% | 11.4% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.0% | 3.6% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.8% | 3.0% | 7.7% |
