Salem, PAPublished Date: December 23, 2024Salem is located in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania and has a population of 6,109. The poverty rate in Salem is 5.5% and is lower 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% while the Luzerne County unemployment rate is 5.9%.
| | Population | |
|---|
| Male | | 50.4% |
| Female | | 49.6% |
| | Median Age (city/county) | |
|---|
| Salem | | 53.2 |
| Luzerne | | 42.2 |
| | Median Household Income (city/county) | |
|---|
| Salem | | $77,470 |
| Luzerne | | $60,836 |
| | Median Home Value (city/county) | |
|---|
| Salem | | $156,379 |
| Luzerne | | $149,713 |
| | Median Rent (city/county) | |
|---|
| Salem | | $1,003 |
| Luzerne | | $904 |
| | Poverty Rate (city/county) | |
|---|
| Salem | | 5.5% |
| Luzerne | | 14.9% |
Races and Ethnicity
▩ White 94.9%
▩ Black or African American 2.8%
▩ Asian 0%
▩ Native 0.1%
▩ Pacific 0%
▩ Other 0%
▩ Hispanic 1.2%
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