Salem

Overview for Salem, OR

174,193 people live in Salem, where the median age is 35.7 and the average individual income is $31,610. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

174,193

Total Population

35.7 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$31,610

Average individual Income

Around Salem, OR

There's plenty to do around Salem, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

53
Somewhat Walkable
Walking Score
67
Bikeable
Bike Score
36
Some Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Delectable Delights Homemade Creations, Checkpoint 221, and Sweet Couture.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining · $ 1.12 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 3.64 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 0.56 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 0.33 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 4.2 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining · $ 4.41 miles 13 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Salem, OR

Salem has 64,426 households, with an average household size of 2.58. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Salem do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 174,193 people call Salem home. The population density is 3,568 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

174,193

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

35.7

Median Age

50.96 / 49.04%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
64,426

Total Households

2.58

Average Household Size

$31,610

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Salem, OR

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Primary Schools ()
Middle Schools ()
High Schools ()
Mixed Schools ()
The following schools are within or nearby Salem. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
Crossler Middle School
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
3/5
Brush College Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
3/5
Englewood Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
3/5
Liberty Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
2/5
McKinley Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5
Myers Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
2/5
Swegle Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
No rating available
Leslie Middle School
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
1/5
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
No rating available
North Salem High School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
2/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
2/5
Hallman Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
No rating available
PUBLIC
7th - 12th
No rating available
Battle Creek Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
3/5
Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran School
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
Oregon School for the Deaf
PUBLIC
K - 12th
No rating available
Yoshikai Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
2/5
Bush Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
No rating available
Wright Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5
Morningside Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
3/5
Pringle Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
3/5
Sumpter Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5
Walker Middle School
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
4/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
4/5
South Salem High School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
4/5
Howard Street Charter
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
5/5
Miller Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
1/5
Kalapuya Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
Lee Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
2/5
Blanchet Catholic School
PRIVATE
6th - 12th
No rating available
Montessori Discovery
PRIVATE
PreK - 6th
No rating available
Eagle Charter School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
2/5
Houck Middle School
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
No rating available
Grant Community School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
1/5
Highland Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
No rating available
Hoover Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
No rating available
Richmond Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
No rating available
Judson Middle School
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
3/5
Parrish Middle School
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
1/5
Chapman Hill Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5
Harritt Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
2/5
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
4/5
Cesar E Chavez Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
1/5
West Salem High School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
4/5
PRIVATE
PreK - 7th
No rating available
Stephens Middle School
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
1/5
Candalaria Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5
Salem Heights Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
3/5
Schirle Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
3/5
Washington Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
1/5
Hammond Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
2/5
Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
5/5
PRIVATE
PreK - 12th
No rating available
Salem Montessori School
PRIVATE
PreK - K
No rating available
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
Little Friends Montessori
PRIVATE
PreK - 5th
No rating available
Our Savior's Christian Elementary
PRIVATE
PreK - 5th
No rating available
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