Salem, KY Demographics

Statistic Salem Kentucky National
Population 653 4,467,673 328,239,523
Population density (sq mi) 767 114 91
Median age 54.4 38.6 37.7
Male/Female ratio 0.9:1 1.0:1 1.0:1
Married (15yrs & older) 68% 58% 55%
Families w/ Kids under 18 29% 42% 43%
Speak English 100% 95% 79%
Speak Spanish 0% 3% 13%
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Demographics Quick Facts

  • The population density in Salem is 573% higher than Kentucky
  • The median age in Salem is 41% higher than Kentucky
  • In Salem 95.71% of the population is White
  • In Salem 1.53% of the population is Black
  • In Salem 0.00% of the population is Asian

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      Salem racial demographics

      Race Salem Kentucky National
      White 95.71% 87.48% 73.35%
      Black 1.53% 7.94% 12.63%
      Asian 0.00% 1.29% 5.22%
      American Indian 0.00% 0.21% 0.82%
      Native Hawaiian 0.31% 0.06% 0.18%
      Mixed race 2.45% 2.10% 3.06%
      Other race 0.00% 0.92% 4.75%
      In Salem, 3.5% 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, KY demographics data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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