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Overview for Salem, OR

174,193 people live in Salem, where the median age is 35.7 and the average individual income is $31,610. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

174,193

Total Population

35.7 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$31,610

Average individual Income

Around Salem, OR

There's plenty to do around Salem, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

46
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
67
Bikeable
Bike Score
36
Some Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Popcorn Fetti Gourmet Popcorn, West Hills Vineyards, and Bearwolf Catering and Pnw Deli.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining · $$ 2.5 miles 23 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 4.86 miles 10 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 0.92 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 3.48 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 4.35 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 4.2 miles 11 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Salem, OR

Salem has 64,426 households, with an average household size of 2.58. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Salem do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 174,193 people call Salem home. The population density is 3,568 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

174,193

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

35.7

Median Age

50.96 / 49.04%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
64,426

Total Households

2.58

Average Household Size

$31,610

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Salem, OR

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The following schools are within or nearby Salem. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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