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Overview for Salem, OR

176,666 people live in Salem, where the median age is 35.7 and the average individual income is $36,477. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

176,666

Total Population

35.7 years

Median Age

High

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

$36,477

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 Mode Cakes, Foodology Mobile Kitchen, and Popcorn Fetti Gourmet Popcorn.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 4.35 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 3.48 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining · $$ 2.5 miles 26 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 1.88 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 0.73 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.39 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Salem, OR

Salem has 67,028 households, with an average household size of 2.51. 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. 176,666 people call Salem home. The population density is 3,618.66 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

176,666

Total Population

High

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

35.7

Median Age

50.54 / 49.46%

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
67,028

Total Households

2.51

Average Household Size

$36,477

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

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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