Salem, NJ

Census Place

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2022 Population

5,285

0.917% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bob Menendez

Democratic Party

US Senator

Cory Booker

Democratic Party

2022 Median Age

34.6

6.46% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

31.6%

16.3% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$35,143

31.8% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$65,100

10.2% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Salem, NJ had a population of 5.29k people with a median age of 34.6 and a median household income of $35,143. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Salem, NJ grew from 5,237 to 5,285, a 0.917% increase and its median household income grew from $26,667 to $35,143, a 31.8% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Salem, NJ are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (58.7%), White (Non-Hispanic) (29.2%), White (Hispanic) (6.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.67%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.49%).

None of the households in Salem, NJ 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.

98.7% of the residents in Salem, NJ are U.S. citizens.

In 2022, the median property value in Salem, NJ was $65,100, and the homeownership rate was 33.8%.

Most people in Salem, NJ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Salem, NJ was 1 car per household.

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Population & Diversity

Salem, NJ is home to a population of 5.29k people, from which 98.7% are citizens. As of 2022, 2.27% of Salem, NJ residents were born outside of the country (120 people).

In 2022, there were 2.01 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.1k people) in Salem, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.54k White (Non-Hispanic) and 333 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

98.7%

2022 Citizenship

99.4%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 98.7% of Salem, NJ residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Salem, NJ was 99.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Salem, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Salem, NJ

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.1k ± 289
White (Non-Hispanic)
1.54k ± 243
White (Hispanic)
333 ± 190

10.3%

Hispanic Population

542 people

10.3% of the people in Salem, NJ are hispanic (542 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Salem, NJ as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

2.27%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

120 people

1.53%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

80 people

As of 2022, 2.27% of Salem, NJ residents (120 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Salem, NJ was 1.53%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Salem, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
64 ± 51
Gulf War (1990s)
15 ± 24
Korea
8 ± 22

Salem, NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4.27 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Salem, NJ employs 1.83k people. The largest industries in Salem, NJ are Health Care & Social Assistance (462 people), Manufacturing (234 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (192 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($107,763), Educational Services ($58,125), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($58,030).

Employment

Occupations

1.83k

2022 Value

± 307

9.66%

1 Year growth

± 22.6%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Salem, NJ grew at a rate of 9.66%, from 1.67k employees to 1.83k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Salem, NJ, are Production Occupations (305 people), Material Moving Occupations (259 people), and Healthcare Support Occupations (217 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Salem, NJ.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New Jersey (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

1.83k

2022 Value

± 307

9.66%

1 Year growth

± 22.6%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Salem, NJ grew at a rate of 9.66%, from 1.67k employees to 1.83k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Salem, NJ, are Health Care & Social Assistance (462 people), Manufacturing (234 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (192 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Salem, NJ, though some of these residents may live in Salem, NJ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$48,480

Median earning men ± $9,901

$26,332

Median earning women ± $10,232

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($72,292), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($58,030), and Manufacturing ($56,719).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Wholesale Trade ($47,850), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($47,706), and Public Administration ($46,979).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.27%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.24M people employed in New Jersey. This represents a 2.27% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 16.5%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Jersey.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.696%).

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing the state of New Jersey. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Salem, NJ. Showing the available data for New Jersey.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (57.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41.4%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.696%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.696%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New Jersey for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New Jersey

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Bob Menendez

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on January 17, 2006
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jon Corzine, who was elected Governor of New Jersey.

Cory Booker

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on October 31, 2013
Elected to the seat to succeed Jeffrey Chiesa, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Frank Lautenberg.

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing New Jersey.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New Jersey over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New Jersey

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New Jersey have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 1.15% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.13% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.92M), Bachelors Degree (1.77M), and Some college (1.3M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Salem, NJ was $65,100 in 2022, which is 0.231 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $59,100 to $65,100, a 10.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Salem, NJ is 33.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Salem, NJ have an average commute time of 26.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Salem, NJ is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Median household income in Salem, NJ is $35,143. In 2022, the place with the highest median household income in Salem, NJ was Census Tract 219 with a value of $47,500, followed by Census Tract 221 and Census Tract 220, with respective values of $34,091 and $30,000.

Property

$65,100

Median Property Value 2022

±$4,306

$734

Median Property Taxes

±$163

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Salem, NJ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Salem, NJ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

33.8%

Homeownership

2022

53.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 33.8% of the housing units in Salem, NJ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 31.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Salem, NJ compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 219
Census Tract 221
Census Tract 220

In 2022, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Salem, NJ was Census Tract 219 with a value of $47,500, followed by Census Tract 221 and Census Tract 220, with respective values of $34,091 and $30,000.

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

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$35,143

Median Household Income

± $9,793

2.17k

Number of Households

± 342

In 2022, the median household income of the 2.17k households in Salem, NJ grew to $35,143 from the previous year's value of $26,667.

The following chart displays the households in Salem, NJ 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 $10k - $15k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Salem, NJ is from New Jersey.

0.489

2022 Wage GINI in New Jersey

0.49

2021 Wage GINI in New Jersey

In 2022, the income inequality in New Jersey was 0.489 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.278% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New Jersey was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New Jersey in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (65.4%)
Carpooled (13.9%)
Worked At Home (11.7%)

In 2022, 65.4% of workers in Salem, NJ drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.9%) and those who worked at home (11.7%).

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.

Commute Time

26.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Salem, NJ have a longer commute time (26.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.95% of the workforce in Salem, NJ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Salem, NJ compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

31.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Salem, NJ (1.66k out of 5.25k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males < 5 and then Females < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Salem, NJ is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.8% of the population of Salem, NJ has health coverage, with 22.6% on employee plans, 46.2% on Medicaid, 16.7% on Medicare, 9.37% on non-group plans, and 0.814% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Salem County, NJ see 3287 patients per year on average, which represents a 15.9% increase from the previous year (2836 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3252 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 879 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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3,287 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Salem County, NJ

Primary care physicians in Salem County, NJ see an average of 3,287 patients per year. This represents a 15.9% increase from the previous year (2,836 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Salem County, NJ in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 29.9% under 18 years, 21.2% between 18 and 34 years, 32.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 16% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.2% were men and 55.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.24%

Uninsured

22.6%

Employer Coverage

46.2%

Medicaid

16.7%

Medicare

9.37%

Non-Group

0.814%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Salem, NJ declined by 22.1% from 5.44% to 4.24%.

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

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