Salem, SC

Census Place

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2023 Population

208

43.4% 1-year growth

US Senator

N/ALindsey Graham

Republican Party

US Senator

N/ATim Scott

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

47.5

6.5% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

10.4%

65.2% 1-year increase

2023 Median Property Value

$154,800

0.96% 1-year decline

2023 Employed Population

80.4% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Salem, SC had a population of 208 people with a median age of 47.5 and a median household income of N/A. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Salem, SC grew from 145 to 208, a 43.4% increase and its median household income N/A from N/A to N/A, a N/A% N/A.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Salem, SC are White (Non-Hispanic) (96.2%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.92%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.962%), Two+ (Hispanic) (0.962%), and White (Hispanic) (0%).

None of the households in Salem, SC 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.

In 2023, the median property value in Salem, SC was $154,800, and the homeownership rate was 86.3%.

Most people in Salem, SC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Salem, SC was 1 car per household.

Population & Diversity

In 2023, there were 50 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (200 people) in Salem, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 2 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Salem, SC

White (Non-Hispanic)
200 ± 96
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4 ± 14.9
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
2 ± 4

0.962%

Hispanic Population

2 people

0.962% of the people in Salem, SC are hispanic (2 people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for South Carolina.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
58,419 ± 5,900 people
India
18,341 ± 3,319 people
Honduras
13,844 ± 2,885 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 58,419 South Carolina residents, followed by India with 18,341 and Honduras with 13,844.

Foreign-Born Population

1.92%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

4 people

1.38%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

2 people

As of 2023, 1.92% of Salem, SC residents (4 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Salem, SC was 1.38%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Economy

The economy of Salem, SC employs 92 people. The largest industries in Salem, SC are Health Care & Social Assistance (16 people), Manufacturing (15 people), and Educational Services (14 people), and the highest paying industries are N/A.

Males in South Carolina have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,636. The income inequality in South Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.464, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

2023 Value

± 83

80.4%

1 Year growth

± 101%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Salem, SC grew at a rate of 80.4%, from 51 employees to 92 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Salem, SC, are N/A. This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Salem, SC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in South Carolina (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

2023 Value

± 83

80.4%

1 Year growth

± 101%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Salem, SC grew at a rate of 80.4%, from 51 employees to 92 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Salem, SC, are Health Care & Social Assistance (16 people), Manufacturing (15 people), and Educational Services (14 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Salem, SC, though some of these residents may live in Salem, SC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$31,250

Median earning men ± $21,032

$31,429

Median earning women ± $7,230

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($157,917), Manufacturing ($73,393), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($33,750).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($31,786) and Retail Trade ($20,750).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for N/A.

Y-Axis

N/A%

Year-over-year N/A

Employment change between N/A N/A and N/A N/A

As of N/A N/A, there are N/A people employed in N/A. This represents a N/A% N/A in employment when compared to N/A N/A.

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

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in N/A.

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, 0.83% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.688% 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 (1.18M), Some college (892k), and Bachelors Degree (705k).

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, SC was $154,800 in 2023, which is 0.51 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $156,300 to $154,800, a 0.96% decrease. The homeownership rate in Salem, SC is 86.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%.

People in Salem, SC have an average commute time of 24.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Salem, SC is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Housing

Property

$154,800

Median Property Value 2023

±$24,978

$69

Median Property Taxes

±$40

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, SC the largest share of households pay taxes in the N/A range.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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The following map shows all of the places in Salem, SC colored by their Median Household Income (N/A).

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Household Income

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

N/A

Median Household Income

± N/A

Number of Households

± 32

In N/A, the median household income of the 80 households in Salem, SC N/A N/A from the previous year's value of N/A.

The following chart displays the households in Salem, SC 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 $100k - $125k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Salem, SC is from South Carolina.

0.464

2022 Wage GINI in South Carolina

0.463

2021 Wage GINI in South Carolina

In 2022, the income inequality in South Carolina was 0.464 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.334% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for South Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Carolina in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (96.5%)
Worked At Home (2.33%)
Carpooled (1.16%)

In 2023, 96.5% of workers in Salem, SC drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (2.33%) and those who carpooled to work (1.16%).

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

24.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Salem, SC have a shorter commute time (24.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Salem, SC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Salem, SC (21 out of 202 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 45 - 54.

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

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

87% of the population of Salem, SC has health coverage, with 44.2% on employee plans, 23.6% on Medicaid, 7.21% on Medicare, 11.1% on non-group plans, and 0.962% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Oconee County, SC see 1861 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.595% increase from the previous year (1850 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1842 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 910 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Oconee County, SC.

1,861 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Oconee County, SC

Primary care physicians in Oconee County, SC see an average of 1,861 patients per year. This represents a 0.595% increase from the previous year (1,850 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In N/A, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in N/A.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

13%

Uninsured

44.2%

Employer Coverage

23.6%

Medicaid

7.21%

Medicare

11.1%

Non-Group

0.962%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Salem, SC declined by 5.89% from 13.8% to 13%.

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

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