Salem, New Hampshire Demographics

The total population of Salem town is estimated to be 30,350 with 15,434 males (50.85%) and 14,916 females (49.15%). There are 518 less females than males in Salem town.
The median household income in Salem town was $98,661 in 2021, which marked an a decrease of 4,084(3.97%) from $102,745 in 2020. This income is 132.24% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Salem town sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 25 to 44 years old, at $123,768. Overall, the median household income for the town of Salem town stands at $98,661.
In Salem town, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $58,751 for males and $38,633 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $76,494 for males and $63,114 for females.
In Salem town, the demographic landscape is diverse, spanning 5 distinct racial categories among households. Among these, White households have the highest median household income at $100,807, while Black or African American households represent the opposite end with the lowest median household income of $41,842.
In 2022, the population of Salem town was 30,647, a 0.03% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Salem town's population was 30,639, an increase of 1.19% compared to a population of 30,280 in 2020.
The median age in Salem, New Hampshire is 44.4, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 13.99% were under the age of 15, 19.28% aged 15 to 29, 48.70% aged 30 to 64, 15.39% aged 65 to 84, and 2.65% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Salem town population: 88.89% are White, 0.99% are Black or African American, 0.35% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 4.07% are Asian, 1.77% are some other race and 3.94% are multiracial.