Salem, IN population by race
The table below shows Salem's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,165 | 95.08% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 0.12% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 50 | 0.77% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 261 | 4.03% |
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Salem population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Salem has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Salem's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Salem population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 95.08% are white, 0.12% are Black or African American, 0.77% are some other race and 4.03% are multiracial.
Salem 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Salem is White with a population of 6,165 (95.08% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 261 (4.03% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Salem, IN
By ethnicity, 145 (2.24% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 6,339 (97.76% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Salem, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 6,165 (97.26% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Salem, IN Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Salem's Non-Hispanic population.
Salem Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 6,165 | 97.26% |
| Black or African American alone | 8 | 0.13% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 3 | 0.05% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 163 | 2.57% |
Among the Hispanic population in Salem, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 52 (35.86% of the total Hispanic population).
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Salem, IN Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Salem's Hispanic population.
Salem Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 52 | 35.86% |
| Puerto Rican | 41 | 28.28% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 52 | 35.86% |
Things to know
What percentage of Salem, IN is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 2.24% of Salem population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Salem, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 52 (35.86% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Salem, IN have?
Salem, IN has 8 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.12% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Salem is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Salem, IN?
With 97.76% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Salem.
That being said, with a 0.77% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Salem.
What is the majority race in Salem, IN?
With a population of 6,165 (95.08% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Salem.
Some other races are second largest race in Salem, with 0.77% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates
