Salem, KY Population

The population of Salem is 681, according to the U.S. Census Bureau ACS estimates.
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Updated Jun 23, 2023
Overview
681
Total Population
50.6
Median age
52.72%
Female population %
89.7:100
Gender ratio (M:F)
0-4 years
Largest age group
76.9
Total dependency ratio
White
Largest racial group
52
Hispanic population

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021

Age

Salem's population is old compared to the rest of the country:

  • The median age in Salem is 50.6, compared to 38.8 nationwide, according to the American Community Survey 2017 - 2021 5 Year estimates.
  • Salem's population under 18 was 16.15%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • Salem's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 29.22% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.
  • Of the total population in Salem, 14.24% were under the age of 15, 14.10% aged 15 to 29, 42.44% aged 30 to 64, 24.96% aged 65 to 84, and 4.26% were 85 years of age and older.
The graph shows Salem's population by age group, with age group on x-axis and the respective age group's percent of the total population on y-axis
Salem, KY population by age group. The largest age group was 0-4 years with a poulation of 59 (8.66% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Gender

There are 37 more females than males in Salem:

  • The female percentage in the USA is 50.50% while the male percentage is 49.50%, compared to 52.72% females and 47.28% males in Salem, KY.
  • The Salem, KY gender ratio is 89.7:100 i.e. 89.7 men to 100 women (0.897).
  • For male population, the largest age group is 0-4 years with a population of 45.
  • For the female population, the largest age group is 60-64 years with a population of 40.
The grouped bar chart shows Salem, KY population by age and gender across 18 age groups, defined between the age of 0 and 85 and above. The female population is shown in pink color bar and male population is shown in blue color bar. Age group is plotted on x axis and population on y axis.
California population by gender and age. Largest age group (population): Male # 0-4 years (45) | Female # 60-64 years (40). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Race / Ethnicity

Salem's population has become increasingly diverse:

  • Racial distribution of Salem population: 90.46% are White, 5.58% are Black or African American, 0.73% are Asian and 3.23% are multiracial.
  • Salem's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority of White population in the city.
  • By ethnicity, 52 is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 629 (92.36% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
  • The largest racial group in Salem is White with a population of 616 (90.46% of the total population).
The bar chart shows Salem, KY population by race, in percentage. The numbers shown are based on the American Community Survey respondents self identified race. The Hispanic and Latino population is spread across the races identified and not as a separate race category.
Salem, KY population by race. The largest racial group in Salem is White with a population of 616 (90.46% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Year by year

Salem's population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline:

  • The peak population was 775 in the year 2000
  • From 2000 to 2010, Salem's population decreased by 19 (2.45%), as compared to the national growth of 9.63%.
  • From 2010 to 2020, Salem's population decreased by 39 (5.16%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.
  • Between the year 2000 and 2022, Salem's population was lowest in year 2020 at 717.
The graph shows Salem's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Salem's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 721. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

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