In 2021, Salem city, VA had a population of 25.3k people with a median age of 40.8 and a median household income of $66,472. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Salem city, VA grew from 25,290 to 25,335, a 0.178% increase and its median household income grew from $63,411 to $66,472, a 4.83% increase.
The 5 largest ethnic groups in Salem city, VA are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.08%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.31%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.85%), and White (Hispanic) (1.78%).
None of the households in Salem city, VA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.
98.1% of the residents in Salem city, VA are U.S. citizens.
The largest universities in Salem city, VA are Roanoke College (233426) (458 degrees awarded in 2021) and American National University (250 degrees).
In 2021, the median property value in Salem city, VA was $205,900, and the homeownership rate was 65.4%.
Most people in Salem city, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Salem city, VA was 2 cars per household.
Salem city, VA borders Roanoke County, VA and Roanoke city, VA.