Salem, NCPublished Date: December 23, 2024Salem is located in Burke County, North Carolina and has a population of 1,634. The poverty rate in Salem is 19.9% 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 5.8% while the Burke County unemployment rate is 6%.
| | Population | |
|---|
| Male | | 45.3% |
| Female | | 54.7% |
| | Median Age (city/county) | |
|---|
| Salem | | 40 |
| Burke | | 45.1 |
| | Median Household Income (city/county) | |
|---|
| Salem | | $55,156 |
| Burke | | $53,732 |
| | Median Home Value (city/county) | |
|---|
| Salem | | $140,379 |
| Burke | | $150,654 |
| | Median Rent (city/county) | |
|---|
| Salem | | $678 |
| Burke | | $768 |
| | Poverty Rate (city/county) | |
|---|
| Salem | | 19.9% |
| Burke | | 17% |
Races and Ethnicity
▩ White 80.5%
▩ Black or African American 0%
▩ Asian 0%
▩ Native 0.5%
▩ Pacific 2.1%
▩ Other 12.6%
▩ Hispanic 15.7%
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