Salem, MA population by race
The table below shows Salem's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34,039 | 76.42% |
| Black or African American | 2,697 | 6.06% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 95 | 0.21% |
| Asian | 1,367 | 3.07% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 2,788 | 6.26% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 3,555 | 7.98% |
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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 all of the race categories.
This confirms that Salem's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Salem population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 76.42% are white, 6.06% are Black or African American, 0.21% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 3.07% are Asian, 6.26% are some other race and 7.98% 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 34,039 (76.42% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 3,555 (7.98% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Salem, MA
By ethnicity, 8,473 (19.02% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 36,068 (80.98% 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 30,624 (84.91% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Salem, MA 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 | 30,624 | 84.91% |
| Black or African American alone | 2,119 | 5.88% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 41 | 0.11% |
| Asian alone | 1,367 | 3.79% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 494 | 1.37% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,423 | 3.95% |
Among the Hispanic population in Salem, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 6,182 (72.96% of the total Hispanic population).
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Salem, MA 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 | 520 | 6.14% |
| Puerto Rican | 1,735 | 20.48% |
| Cuban | 36 | 0.42% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 6,182 | 72.96% |
Things to know
What percentage of Salem, MA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 19.02% of Salem population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Salem, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 6,182 (72.96% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Salem, MA have?
Salem, MA has 2,697 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 6.06% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Salem is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Salem, MA?
With 80.98% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Salem.
That being said, with a 6.26% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Salem.
What is the majority race in Salem, MA?
With a population of 34,039 (76.42% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Salem.
Some other races are second largest race in Salem, with 6.26% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
