In 2021, Salem, OR had a population of 174k people with a median age of 35.7 and a median household income of $62,185. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Salem, OR grew from 171,806 to 174,193, a 1.39% increase and its median household income grew from $58,726 to $62,185, a 5.89% increase.
The 5 largest ethnic groups in Salem, OR are White (Non-Hispanic) (65.8%), White (Hispanic) (9.49%), Other (Hispanic) (6.71%), Two+ (Hispanic) (5.47%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.76%).
None of the households in Salem, OR 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.
93% of the residents in Salem, OR are U.S. citizens.
The largest universities in Salem, OR are Willamette University (598 degrees awarded in 2021), Corban University (316 degrees), and College of Hair Design Careers (40 degrees).
In 2021, the median property value in Salem, OR was $289,500, and the homeownership rate was 54.9%.
Most people in Salem, OR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Salem, OR was 2 cars per household.