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Salem (IA) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Salem, Iowa

StateIowa
Land Area (mi²)0.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)648.3/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate0.25% (1)
Growth Since 2020-19.51% (-96)
Rank in State494th
Rank in Country20520th

The population of Salem, IA in 2022 is estimated to be 396. This is an increase of 0.25% (1 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Salem by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Salem by Age

Salem Population Pyramid 2022
Salem Median Age
35.8
Total
38.1
Male
35.3
Female
Salem Sex Ratio
43.29%
213
Male
56.71%
279
Female
Salem Age Dependency Ratio
27.5
Old Age Dependency Ratio
45.8
Child Dependency Ratio
Salem Adults
362
Adults
(78 of whom are seniors) in Salem.

Population of Salem by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Salem

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 15.24%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 12.68%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 17.2%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Salem

While the overall poverty rate of Salem is 15.24%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (17.2%) is generally higher than the male poverty rate (12.68%).

Poverty Rate of Salem by Employment Status and Sex

11.38%
Female Employed
0%
Female Unemployed
6.59%
Male Employed
35.29%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Salem by Education

33.33%
Less Than 9th Grade
14.84%
High School
5.19%
Some College
16%
Bachelors or Greater