Salem, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,673
Population
1,343/sq mi density
$39,200
Median Income
$24,636 per capita
$97,200
Home Value
$192,052 Zillow
$593
Median Rent
28.6% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
190
Violent Crime/100K
1,689 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$39,200 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,200 home value, $593/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
190 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
4,673
Census 2023
Population Density
1,343
per square mile
Land Area
3.2
square miles (8.2 km²)
Median Age
42.0 yrs
8% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
44.0%
Male
56.0%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 92.4% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0.6% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.4% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.1% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 5.5% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
92.4%
Black
0.6%
Hispanic
1.4%
Asian
0.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 99.1% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 0.8% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
99.1%
Spanish
0.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
0.4%
Veterans
10.2%
70% above US avg (6%)
Disability
24.9%
92% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
85.1%
7% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
14.9%
73% above US avg (8.6%)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 4,673 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,343 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 3.2 sq mi |
| Median Age | 42.0 years |
Gender
| Male | 44.0% |
| Female | 56.0% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 92.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.4% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
Language
| English Only | 99.1% |
| Spanish | 0.8% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 0.4% |
| Veterans | 10.2% |
| Disability | 24.9% |
| Health Insurance | 85.1% |
| Uninsured | 14.9% |
| Broadband Access | 80.5% |