Salem, WV

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2022 Population

1,873

2.14% 1-year decline

US Senator

Joe Manchin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Shelley Moore Capito

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

30.7

3.37% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

17.2%

8.36% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$45,521

6.7% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$67,400

9.06% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

830

6.53% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Salem, WV had a population of 1.87k people with a median age of 30.7 and a median household income of $45,521. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Salem, WV declined from 1,914 to 1,873, a −2.14% decrease and its median household income grew from $42,663 to $45,521, a 6.7% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Salem, WV are White (Non-Hispanic) (93.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.67%), White (Hispanic) (1.71%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.641%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.534%).

None of the households in Salem, WV 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.

97.3% of the residents in Salem, WV are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Salem, WV are Salem University (349 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in Salem, WV was $67,400, and the homeownership rate was 72.5%.

Most people in Salem, WV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Salem, WV was 3 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Salem, WV is home to a population of 1.87k people, from which 97.3% are citizens. As of 2022, 2.88% of Salem, WV residents were born outside of the country (54 people).

In 2022, there were 35.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.76k people) in Salem, WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 50 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 32 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.3%

2022 Citizenship

97.5%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 97.3% of Salem, WV residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Salem, WV was 97.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Salem, WV

White (Non-Hispanic)
1.76k ± 337
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
50 ± 27
White (Hispanic)
32 ± 27

2.24%

Hispanic Population

42 people

2.24% of the people in Salem, WV are hispanic (42 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Salem, WV 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 West Virginia.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,064 ± 1,115 people
Germany
1,923 ± 1,076 people
China
1,815 ± 1,045 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of West Virginia was Mexico, the natal country of 2,064 West Virginia residents, followed by Germany with 1,923 and China with 1,815.

Foreign-Born Population

2.88%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

54 people

2.66%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

51 people

As of 2022, 2.88% of Salem, WV residents (54 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, WV was 2.66%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
30 ± 25
Vietnam
21 ± 22
World War II
2 ± 3

Salem, WV has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.43 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Salem, WV employs 830 people. The largest industries in Salem, WV are Educational Services (250 people), Retail Trade (154 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (134 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($160,000), Manufacturing ($59,375), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($51,750).

Males in West Virginia have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,743. The income inequality in West Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.449, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

830

2022 Value

± 219

−6.53%

1 Year decline

± 38.5%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Salem, WV declined at a rate of −6.53%, from 888 employees to 830 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Salem, WV, are Sales & Related Occupations (133 people), Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (128 people), and Transportation Occupations (99 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Salem, WV.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in West Virginia (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

830

2022 Value

± 219

−6.53%

1 Year decline

± 38.5%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Salem, WV declined at a rate of −6.53%, from 888 employees to 830 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Salem, WV, are Educational Services (250 people), Retail Trade (154 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (134 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Salem, WV, though some of these residents may live in Salem, WV and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$19,602

Median earning men ± $18,090

$17,385

Median earning women ± $5,012

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($88,750), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($52,083), and Public Administration ($39,722).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($35,625), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($35,568), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($24,167).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for West Virginia.

Y-Axis

0.583%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 690k people employed in West Virginia. This represents a 0.583% 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 15%.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in West Virginia went to Donald J. Trump with 68.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (29.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.34%).

Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito are the senators currently representing the state of West Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

West Virginia is currently represented by 2 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, WV. Showing the available data for West Virginia.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (68.6%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (29.7%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.34%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in West Virginia went to Donald J. Trump with 68.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (29.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.34%).

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from West Virginia

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Joe Manchin

Senator from West Virginia

Assumed office on November 15, 2010
Elected to the seat to succeed Carte Goodwin, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Robert Byrd.

Shelley Moore Capito

Senator from West Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito are the senators currently representing West Virginia.

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

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from West Virginia

West Virginia is currently represented by 2 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 West Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Salem, WV awarded 349 degrees. The student population of Salem, WV in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 457 male students and 527 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Salem, WV are White (205 and 64.9%), followed by Black or African American (47 and 14.9%), Unknown (38 and 12%), and Hispanic or Latino (16 and 5.06%).

The largest universities in Salem, WV by number of degrees awarded are Salem University (349 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Salem, WV are General Business Administration & Management (169 and 48.4%), General Educational Leadership & Administration (45 and 12.9%), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (39 and 11.2%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 984 students enrolled in Salem, WV, 46.4% men and 53.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 457 records, of which 60.2% were women and 39.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Educational Leadership & Administration
25 degrees awarded
Curriculum & Instruction
19 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
47 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in Salem, WV was General Educational Leadership & Administration with 25 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Salem University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

349 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Salem University with 349 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 165 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Salem, WV, which is 0.897 times less than the 184 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 205 degrees mean that there were 4.36 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 47 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, 4-year or above ($12,750) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($400) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,000) 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 2022, 0.661% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.559% 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 (549k), Some college (279k), and Secondary Education (210k).

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, WV was $67,400 in 2022, which is 0.239 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $61,800 to $67,400, a 9.06% increase. The homeownership rate in Salem, WV is 72.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Salem, WV have an average commute time of 19.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Salem, WV is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$67,400

Median Property Value 2022

±$13,525

$434

Median Property Taxes

±$114

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, WV the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

Rent vs Own

72.5%

Homeownership

2022

60.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 72.5% of the housing units in Salem, WV were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 72.6%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 316

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in Salem, WV 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.

$45,521

Median Household Income

± $8,105

599

Number of Households

± 137

In 2022, the median household income of the 599 households in Salem, WV grew to $45,521 from the previous year's value of $42,663.

The following chart displays the households in Salem, WV 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 $20k - $25k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Salem, WV is from West Virginia.

0.449

2022 Wage GINI in West Virginia

0.447

2021 Wage GINI in West Virginia

In 2022, the income inequality in West Virginia was 0.449 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.523% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for West Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in West Virginia in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (77.6%)
Carpooled (9.04%)
Walked (7.35%)

In 2022, 77.6% of workers in Salem, WV drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.04%) and those who walked to work (7.35%).

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

19.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Salem, WV have a shorter commute time (19.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.79% of the workforce in Salem, WV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

3 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Salem, WV distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Salem, WV have 3 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

17.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Salem, WV (268 out of 1.55k 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 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 45 - 54.

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

81.6% of the population of Salem, WV has health coverage, with 45.4% on employee plans, 17.3% on Medicaid, 11% on Medicare, 7.16% on non-group plans, and 0.801% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Harrison County, WV see 769 patients per year on average, which represents a 8.56% decrease from the previous year (841 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1068 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 356 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Harrison County, WV.

769 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Harrison County, WV

Primary care physicians in Harrison County, WV see an average of 769 patients per year. This represents a 8.56% decrease from the previous year (841 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21% under 18 years, 31.3% between 18 and 34 years, 34.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 59.3% were men and 40.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

18.4%

Uninsured

45.4%

Employer Coverage

17.3%

Medicaid

11%

Medicare

7.16%

Non-Group

0.801%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Salem, WV declined by 5.18% from 19.4% to 18.4%.

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

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