Statistic Salem New York National
Population 933 19,453,561 328,239,523
Population density (sq mi) 318 413 91
Median age 37.3 38.2 37.7
Male/Female ratio 0.6:1 0.9:1 1.0:1
Married (15yrs & older) 50% 52% 55%
Families w/ Kids under 18 44% 43% 43%
Speak English 99% 70% 79%
Speak Spanish 1% 15% 13%
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Demographics Quick Facts

  • The population density in Salem is 23% lower than New York
  • The median age in Salem is 2% lower than New York
  • In Salem 96.89% of the population is White
  • In Salem 0.11% of the population is Black
  • In Salem 0.00% of the population is Asian

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      Salem racial demographics

      Race Salem New York National
      White 96.89% 64.31% 73.35%
      Black 0.11% 15.60% 12.63%
      Asian 0.00% 8.12% 5.22%
      American Indian 0.96% 0.38% 0.82%
      Native Hawaiian 0.00% 0.04% 0.18%
      Mixed race 0.00% 2.93% 3.06%
      Other race 2.04% 8.62% 4.75%
      In Salem, 1.5% of people are of Hispanic or Latino origin.
      Please note: Hispanics may be of any race, so also are included in any/all of the applicable race categories above.

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      Source: The Salem, NY demographics data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).