Salem, MAPublished Date: December 23, 2024Salem is located in Essex County, Massachusetts and has a population of 44,541. The poverty rate in Salem is 13.7% 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 5% while the Essex County unemployment rate is 5.3%.
| | Population | |
|---|
| Male | | 45.4% |
| Female | | 54.6% |
| | Median Age (city/county) | |
|---|
| Salem | | 38 |
| Essex | | 40.9 |
| | Median Household Income (city/county) | |
|---|
| Salem | | $79,196 |
| Essex | | $94,378 |
| | Median Home Value (city/county) | |
|---|
| Salem | | $463,441 |
| Essex | | $534,691 |
| | Median Rent (city/county) | |
|---|
| Salem | | $1,678 |
| Essex | | $1,580 |
| | Poverty Rate (city/county) | |
|---|
| Salem | | 13.7% |
| Essex | | 9.7% |
Races and Ethnicity
▩ White 76.4%
▩ Black or African American 6.1%
▩ Asian 3.1%
▩ Native 0.2%
▩ Pacific 0%
▩ Other 6.3%
▩ Hispanic 19%
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