Salem, KY
January 10, 2025
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Salem, KY




Salem is located in Livingston County, Kentucky and has a population of 879. The poverty rate in Salem is 16.1% and is higher than the US poverty rate of 11.5%. The U.S. poverty level for a family of four in 2023 is $31,200. The unemployment rate in Salem is 3.7% while the Livingston County unemployment rate is 6.1%.

 Population  
Male
 
48.7%
Female
 
51.3%

 Median Age (city/county) 
Salem
 
48.5
Livingston
 
46

 Median Household Income (city/county) 
Salem
 
$47,054
Livingston
 
$56,125

 Median Home Value (city/county) 
Salem
 
$87,925
Livingston
 
$106,137

 Median Rent (city/county) 
Salem
 
$650
Livingston
 
$849

 Poverty Rate (city/county) 
Salem
 
16.1%
Livingston
 
16.8%


Races and Ethnicity


White 91%
Black or African American 3.9%
Asian 0.3%
Native 0%
Pacific 0%
Other 2.5%
Hispanic 6.4%




ZIP Codes in Salem: 42078