Salem city's estimated 2026 population is 25,895 with a growth rate of 0.31% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Salem city is the 71st largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 24,897 and has seen a growth of 4.01% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40 years
Female: 41.9 years
Male: 39 years
There are 20,629 adults, (5,016 of whom are seniors) in Salem city.
Female: 13,432 (52.4%)
Male: 12,186 (47.6%)
The racial composition of Salem city includes 82.47% White, 8.65% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,128 | 82.47% |
| Black or African American | 2,217 | 8.65% |
| Two or more races | 1,148 | 4.48% |
| Other race | 555 | 2.17% |
| Asian | 503 | 1.96% |
| Native American | 67 | 0.26% |
Salem city's average per capita income is $49,565. Household income levels show a median of $66,725. The poverty rate stands at 10.25%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $109,671 | - |
| Families | $90,446 | $113,094 |
| Households | $66,725 | $96,247 |
| Non Families | $43,795 | $63,778 |
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