2023 ACS Census Data · Population 25,477
Salem city is a small county in Virginia with a population of 25,477. The median household income is $66,716, near the national median. The poverty rate is 10.9%, median home value is $244,800, and 31.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 29% above the national average.
Population
25,477
2023 estimate
Rank #1635 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$66,716
Household
Rank #1308 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$244,800
Owner-occupied
Rank #810 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
31.1%
Adults 25+
Rank #645 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
52.4%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
4.3%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
4.8%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.8%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
11% below Virginia avg·3% above national avg
Poverty Rate
16% above Virginia avg·28% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
5% above Virginia avg·5% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$38,127
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
10.9%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
60.5%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
12% below Virginia avg·17% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
8% below Virginia avg·13% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
10% below Virginia avg·13% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
11% below Virginia avg·19% below national avg
Housing Units
11,096
Households
10,140
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.3
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,505
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
89.6%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
19 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
7% above Virginia avg·29% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
6% above Virginia avg·6% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
9.3%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
6.6%
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