Salem, MO

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Population

4,939

0.704% decline

Median Age

40.7


Median Household Income

$27,740

0.776% decline

Poverty Rate

29.9%


Number of Employees

1,824

0.997% growth

Median Property Value

$82,400

0.488% growth

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Health

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About

In 2017, Salem, MO had a population of 4.94k people with a median age of 40.7 and a median household income of $27,740. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Salem, MO declined from 4,974 to 4,939, a -0.704% decrease and its median household income declined from $27,957 to $27,740, a -0.776% decrease.

The population of Salem, MO is 95.5% White Alone, 2.04% Two or More Races, and 0.891% Asian Alone. N/A% of the people in Salem, MO speak a non-English language, and 98.8% are U.S. citizens.

The median property value in Salem, MO is $82,400, and the homeownership rate is 49%. Most people in Salem, MO commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 18.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Salem, MO is 2 cars per household.

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Economy

The economy of Salem, MO employs 1.82k people. The largest industries in Salem, MO are Health Care & Social Assistance (531 people), Retail Trade (308 people), and Manufacturing (211 people), and the highest paying industries are Construction ($63,500), Wholesale Trade ($50,833), and Public Administration ($43,523).

Median household income in Salem, MO is $27,740. Males in Salem, MO have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $43,527. The income inequality in Salem, MO (measured using the Gini index) is 0.462, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$27,740

2017 value

± $4,915

-0.776%

1 Year Growth

± 22.8%

Households in Salem, MO have a median annual income of $27,740, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $27,957 in 2016, which represents a -0.776% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$59,788

Average Male Salary

± $1,357

$43,527

Average Female Salary

± $948

In 2017, full-time male employees in Missouri made 1.37 times more than female employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $57,564 ± $7,422

  2. White

    $46,113 ± $833

  3. American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races

    $38,513 ± $18,949

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Missouri workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.25 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Salem, MO is from Missouri.

0.462

2017 Wage GINI

0.462

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.462 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0515% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even.

The 2017 the GINI for Missouri was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Missouri in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Missouri across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 9602

  2. Census Tract 9604

  3. Census Tract 9603

In 2017, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Salem, MO was Census Tract 9602 with a value of $45,504, followed by Census Tract 9604 and Census Tract 9603, with respective values of $34,750 and $24,509.

The following map shows all of the places in Salem, MO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Males 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

29.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Salem, MO (1.44k out of 4.81k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 25 - 34, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    1,310 ± 228

  2. Two Or More

    78 ± 66

  3. Asian

    44 ± 74

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Salem, MO is White, followed by Two Or More and Asian.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

1.82k

2017 Value

± 281

0.997%

1 Year growth

± 21.3%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Salem, MO grew at a rate of 0.997%, from 1.81k employees to 1.82k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Salem, MO, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (219 people), Sales & Related Occupations (193 people), and Production Occupations (182 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Salem, MO.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Salem, MO, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (219 people), Sales & Related Occupations (193 people), and Production Occupations (182 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Salem, MO has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (3.9 times higher than expected), Material Moving Occupations (2.66 times), and Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors (2.55 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Salem, MO, by median earnings, are Construction & Extraction Occupations ($64,042), Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations ($53,333), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations ($51,625).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

1.82k

2017 Value

± 281

0.997%

1 Year growth

± 21.3%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Salem, MO grew at a rate of 0.997%, from 1.81k employees to 1.82k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Salem, MO, are Health Care & Social Assistance (531 people), Retail Trade (308 people), and Manufacturing (211 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Salem, MO, though some of these residents may live in Salem, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Salem, MO, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (531 people), Retail Trade (308 people), and Manufacturing (211 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Salem, MO has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (2.69 times higher than expected), Health Care & Social Assistance (2.1 times), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (1.52 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Salem, MO, by median earnings, are Construction ($63,500), Wholesale Trade ($50,833), and Public Administration ($43,523).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Missouri to other states, or from other states to Missouri.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

  1. Pharmaceuticals

    $30.4B

  2. Mixed freight

    $24.9B

  3. Motorized vehicles

    $24.6B

In 2015, the top outbound Missouri product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $30.4B, followed by Mixed freight ($24.9B) and Motorized vehicles ($24.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Missouri products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$299B

2020 Value

$433B

Projected 2045 Value

44.9% growth

In 2020, total outbound Missouri trade was $299B. This is expected to increase 44.9% to $433B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Missouri trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Missouri to other states, or from other states to Missouri.

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. Illinois

    $35.5B

  2. Kansas

    $14.6B

  3. Texas

    $10.1B

In 2015, the top outbound Missouri domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $35.5B, followed by Kansas with $14.6B and Texas and $10.1B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Missouri shares with each state (excluding itself).

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Health

79.6% of the population of Salem, MO has health coverage, with 22.6% on employee plans, 28.6% on Medicaid, 15.4% on Medicare, 9.1% on non-group plans, and 3.94% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the place of Salem, MO was $8,107 in 2014. This is a 3.14% increase from the previous year ($7,860).

Primary care physicians in Salem, MO see 1418 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.0706% increase from the previous year (1417 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1806 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 588 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Pemiscot County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (15.2%). Additionally, DeKalb County and Marion County have the highest prevalence of adult obesity (38.1%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,418 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Missouri see an average of 1,418 patients per year. This represents a 0.0706% increase from the previous year (1,417 patients).

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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Access and Quality

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Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

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Health Care Spending

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$8,107

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$4,354

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,413

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,457

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Missouri (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 3.14%, from $7,860 to $8,107.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

20.4%

Uninsured

22.6%

Employer Coverage

28.6%

Medicaid

15.4%

Medicare

9.1%

Non-Group

3.94%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Salem, MO grew by 3.05% from 19.8% to 20.4%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Salem, MO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Pemiscot County

    15.2% prevalence

  2. Dunklin County

    14.9% prevalence

  3. Benton County

    14.8% prevalence

Pemiscot County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Missouri, at 15.2%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in Missouri by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Salem, MO is home to a population of 4.94k people, from which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2017, 1.38% of Salem, MO residents were born outside of the country (68 people).

The ethnic composition of the population of Salem, MO is composed of 4.72k White Alone residents (95.5%), 101 Two or More Races residents (2.04%), 44 Asian Alone residents (0.891%), 37 Black or African American Alone residents (0.749%), 23 American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0.466%), 15 Hispanic or Latino residents (0.304%), 0 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0%), and 0 Some Other Race Alone residents (0%).

Age

Age by Nativity

41

Median Native-Born Age

± 4.6

29

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 45.8

In 2017, the median age of all people in Salem, MO was 40.7. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 41, were generally older than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 29. But people in Salem, MO are getting getting younger. In 2016, the average age of all Salem, MO residents was 42.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

1.38%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

68 people

1.33%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

66 people

As of 2017, 1.38% of Salem, MO residents (68 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Salem, MO was 1.33%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    41,972 ± 5,012 people

  2. India

    19,111 ± 3,389 people

  3. China

    16,010 ± 3,102 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Missouri was Mexico, the natal country of 41,972 Missouri residents, followed by India with 19,111 and China with 16,010.

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Citizenship

98.8%

2017 Citizenship

98.7%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 98.8% of Salem, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Salem, MO was 98.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. White Alone

    4.72k ± 93

  2. Two or More Races

    101 ± 67.9

  3. Asian Alone

    44 ± 65

In 2017, there were 46.7 times more White Alone residents (4.72k people) in Salem, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 101 Two or More Races and 44 Asian Alone residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    140 ± 77

  2. Korea

    64 ± 39

  3. World War II

    64 ± 51

Salem, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.19 times greater than any other conflict.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Salem, MO was $82,400 in 2017, which is 0.359 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $82,000 to $82,400, a 0.488% increase. The homeownership rate in Salem, MO is 49%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in Salem, MO have an average commute time of 18.7 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Salem, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$82,400

2017 Median

± $5,100

$82,000

2016 Median

± $5,031

In 2017, the median property value in Salem, MO grew to to $82,400 from the previous year's value of $82,000.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Salem, MO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Salem, MO the largest share of households have a property value in the $80k - $90k range.

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Household Income

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$27,740

Median Household Income

± $4,915

2.09k

Number of Households

± 280

In 2017, the median household income of the 2.09k households in Salem, MO declined from $27,740 from the previous year's value of $27,957.

The following chart displays the households in Salem, MO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $15k - $20k range.

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Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Salem, MO distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Salem, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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Rent vs Own

49%

2017 Homeownership

50.5%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 49% of the housing units in Salem, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 50.5%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Salem, MO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Commute Time

18.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Salem, MO have a shorter commute time (18.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 0.686% of the workforce in Salem, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    83.5%

  2. Carpooled

    8.72%

  3. Other

    3.6%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Salem, MO was Drove Alone (83.5%), followed by those who Carpooled (8.72%) and those who Other (3.6%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Salem, MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Salem, MO have 2 cars, followed by 1 car.

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