Salem, OH

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2021 Population

102,331

0.179% 1-year decline

US Senator

Sherrod Brown

Democratic Party

US Senator

J. D. Vance

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

44.2

0.226% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

12.9%

6.25% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$51,664

4.57% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$107,300

1.71% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

46,283

1.24% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Salem, OH had a population of 102k people with a median age of 44.2 and a median household income of $51,664. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Salem, OH declined from 102,514 to 102,331, a −0.179% decrease and its median household income grew from $49,407 to $51,664, a 4.57% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Salem, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (93.1%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.42%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.12%), White (Hispanic) (0.959%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.537%).

None of the households in Salem, OH 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.

99.8% of the residents in Salem, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Salem, OH are Kent State University at Salem (159 degrees awarded in 2021), Kent State University at East Liverpool (104 degrees), and East Ohio College (91 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Salem, OH was $107,300, and the homeownership rate was 73.6%.

Most people in Salem, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Salem, OH was 2 cars per household.

Salem, OH borders Canton-Massillon, OH, New Castle, PA, Pittsburgh, PA, Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH, and Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA.

United States Ohio

Population & Diversity

Salem, OH is home to a population of 102k people, from which 99.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 0.851% of Salem, OH residents were born outside of the country (871 people).

In 2021, there were 38.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (95.2k people) in Salem, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.48k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 2.17k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.8%

2021 Citizenship

99.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.8% of Salem, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Salem, OH was 99.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Salem, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
95.2k ± 285
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.48k ± 413
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.17k ± 229

1.96%

Hispanic Population

2k people

1.96% of the people in Salem, OH are hispanic (2k people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Ohio.

Most Common Origin

India
66,680 ± 6,322 people
Mexico
44,514 ± 5,170 people
China
34,822 ± 4,575 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 66,680 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 44,514 and China with 34,822.

Foreign-Born Population

0.851%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

871 people

1.2%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.23k people

As of 2021, 0.851% of Salem, OH residents (871 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Salem, OH was 1.2%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,899 ± 370
Gulf War (1990s)
1,205 ± 250
Gulf War (2001-)
1,114 ± 287

Salem, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.41 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Salem, OH employs 46.3k people. The largest industries in Salem, OH are Manufacturing (8,771 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (8,199 people), and Retail Trade (4,403 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($62,706), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($58,779), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($49,803).

Males in Ohio have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,152. The income inequality in Ohio (measured using the Gini index) is 0.456, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

46.3k

2021 Value

± 1,673

1.24%

1 Year growth

± 5.07%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Salem, OH grew at a rate of 1.24%, from 45.7k employees to 46.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Salem, OH, are Production Occupations (5,608 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,058 people), and Management Occupations (3,938 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Salem, OH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

46.3k

2021 Value

± 1,673

1.24%

1 Year growth

± 5.07%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Salem, OH grew at a rate of 1.24%, from 45.7k employees to 46.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Salem, OH, are Manufacturing (8,771 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (8,199 people), and Retail Trade (4,403 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Salem, OH, though some of these residents may live in Salem, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,116

Median earning men ± $1,499

$26,435

Median earning women ± $1,079

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($72,063), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($55,145), and Information ($49,875).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($41,318), Wholesale Trade ($38,854), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($37,857).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

809
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
762
Manufacturing
474
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.06M
Manufacturing
$327k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$130k
Wholesale Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio product (by dollars) was Machinery with $56.1B, followed by Mixed freight ($53.3B) and Motorized vehicles ($50B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$651B

2020 Value in Ohio

$1.24T

Projected 2050 Value in Ohio

91% growth

In 2020, total outbound Ohio trade was $651B. This is expected to increase 91% to $1.24T by 2050.

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

Michigan
$44B
Indiana
$38.3B
Pennsylvania
$30.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Michigan with $44B, followed by Indiana with $38.3B and Pennsylvania and $30.3B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 53.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.14%).

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance are the senators currently representing the state of Ohio. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Ohio is currently represented by 15 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, OH. Showing the available data for Ohio.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (53.3%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.14%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 53.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.14%).

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from Ohio

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Sherrod Brown

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

J. D. Vance

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance are the senators currently representing Ohio.

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 Ohio over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Ohio

Ohio is currently represented by 15 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 Ohio have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Salem, OH awarded 487 degrees. The student population of Salem, OH in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 837 male students and 2,193 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Salem, OH are White (427 and 87.7%), followed by Black or African American (32 and 6.57%), Unknown (9 and 1.85%), and Hispanic or Latino (8 and 1.64%).

The largest universities in Salem, OH by number of degrees awarded are Kent State University at Salem (159 and 32.6%), Kent State University at East Liverpool (104 and 21.4%), and East Ohio College (91 and 18.7%).

The most popular majors in Salem, OH are Registered Nursing (100 and 20.5%), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (93 and 19.1%), and Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (87 and 17.9%).

The median tuition costs in Salem, OH are $6,400 for private four year colleges, and $6,651 and $15,527 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2021 in Salem, OH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 54.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 100%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 3,030 (27.6% men and 72.4% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 3,030 students enrolled in Salem, OH, 27.6% men and 72.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,523 records, of which 73.2% were women and 26.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
80 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
65 degree-majors awarded
Medical Office Assistant
31 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Salem, OH was Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities with 80 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Salem, OH according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Kent State University at Salem
159 degrees awarded
Kent State University at East Liverpool
104 degrees awarded
East Ohio College
91 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Kent State University at Salem with 159 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 57 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Salem, OH, which is 0.133 times less than the 430 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 427 degrees mean that there were 13.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 32 degrees awarded.

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.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private for-profit, 2-year ($12,426) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($1,538) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.649% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.641% 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 2021 were High School or Equivalent (3.04M), Some college (2.01M), and Bachelors Degree (1.59M).

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, OH was $107,300 in 2021, which is 0.438 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $105,500 to $107,300, a 1.71% increase. The homeownership rate in Salem, OH is 73.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Salem, OH have an average commute time of 25.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Salem, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Salem, OH is $51,664. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Salem, OH was Delaware County, OH with a value of $116,284, followed by Union County, OH and Warren County, OH, with respective values of $96,634 and $95,709.

Housing

Property

$107,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,953

$30,397

Median Property Taxes

±$1,231

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, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

73.6%

Homeownership

2021

64.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 73.6% of the housing units in Salem, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.4%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Salem, OH was Delaware County, OH with a value of $116,284, followed by Union County, OH and Warren County, OH, with respective values of $96,634 and $95,709.

The following map shows all of the counties in Salem, OH 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.

$51,664

Median Household Income

± $1,824

41.3k

Number of Households

± 1,496

In 2021, the median household income of the 41.3k households in Salem, OH grew to $51,664 from the previous year's value of $49,407.

The following chart displays the households in Salem, OH 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Salem, OH is from Ohio.

0.456

2021 Wage GINI in Ohio

0.457

2020 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2021, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0758% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Ohio was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Ohio in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (83.3%)
Carpooled (8.63%)
Worked At Home (4.08%)

In 2021, 83.3% of workers in Salem, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.63%) and those who worked at home (4.08%).

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

25.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Salem, OH have a shorter commute time (25.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.52% of the workforce in Salem, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Salem, OH (12.8k out of 98.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 55 - 64.

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

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

93.6% of the population of Salem, OH has health coverage, with 46.8% on employee plans, 19.3% on Medicaid, 15.6% on Medicare, 10.4% on non-group plans, and 1.45% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Ohio see 1291 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.921% decrease from the previous year (1303 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1566 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 346 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,291 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Ohio

Primary care physicians in Ohio see an average of 1,291 patients per year. This represents a 0.921% decrease from the previous year (1,303 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.6% under 18 years, 17.1% between 18 and 34 years, 40.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 20% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.43%

Uninsured

46.8%

Employer Coverage

19.3%

Medicaid

15.6%

Medicare

10.4%

Non-Group

1.45%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Salem, OH grew by 0.271% from 6.42% to 6.43%.

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