Salem, MO
November 21, 2024
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Salem, MO




Salem is located in Dent County, Missouri and has a population of 4,673. The poverty rate in Salem is 17.6% 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 7% while the Dent County unemployment rate is 4.8%.

 Population  
Male
 
41.9%
Female
 
58.1%

 Median Age (city/county) 
Salem
 
42.4
Dent
 
43.7

 Median Household Income (city/county) 
Salem
 
$35,413
Dent
 
$51,410

 Median Home Value (city/county) 
Salem
 
$87,315
Dent
 
$122,692

 Median Rent (city/county) 
Salem
 
$607
Dent
 
$648

 Poverty Rate (city/county) 
Salem
 
17.6%
Dent
 
16.8%


Races and Ethnicity


White 92.7%
Black or African American 0.7%
Asian 0.1%
Native 0.2%
Pacific 0%
Other 0.1%
Hispanic 1.2%




ZIP Codes in Salem: 65560