Salem city, VA

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2020 Population

25,290

0.107% 1-year decline

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

41.2

0% 1-year change

2020 Poverty Rate

8.75%

3.44% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$63,411

10.9% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$200,000

9.95% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

12,333

0.456% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Salem city, VA had a population of 25.3k people with a median age of 41.2 and a median household income of $63,411. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Salem city, VA declined from 25,317 to 25,290, a −0.107% decrease and its median household income grew from $57,165 to $63,411, a 10.9% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Salem city, VA are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.54%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.57%), White (Hispanic) (2.29%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.81%).

None of the households in Salem city, VA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.5% of the residents in Salem city, VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Salem city, VA are Roanoke College (233426) (479 degrees awarded in 2020) and American National University (336 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Salem city, VA was $200,000, and the homeownership rate was 64.4%.

Most people in Salem city, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Salem city, VA was 2 cars per household.

Salem city, VA borders Roanoke County, VA and Roanoke city, VA.

Population & Diversity

Salem city, VA is home to a population of 25.3k people, from which 97.5% are citizens. As of 2020, 4.29% of Salem city, VA residents were born outside of the country (1.09k people).

In 2020, there were 12.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (21.4k people) in Salem city, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.65k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 650 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.5%

2020 Citizenship

97.8%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 97.5% of Salem city, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Salem city, VA was 97.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Salem city, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Salem city, VA

White (Non-Hispanic)
21.4k ± 157
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.65k ± 253
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
650 ± 250

3.43%

Hispanic Population

868 people

3.43% of the people in Salem city, VA are hispanic (868 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Salem city, VA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Virginia.

Most Common Origin

El Salvador
109,267 ± 8,063 people
India
94,596 ± 7,509 people
Mexico
56,409 ± 5,812 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 109,267 Virginia residents, followed by India with 94,596 and Mexico with 56,409.

Foreign-Born Population

4.29%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.09k people

3.39%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

857 people

As of 2020, 4.29% of Salem city, VA residents (1.09k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Salem city, VA was 3.39%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Salem city, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
554 ± 156
Gulf War (1990s)
330 ± 152
Gulf War (2001-)
209 ± 103

Salem city, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.68 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Salem city, VA employs 12.3k people. The largest industries in Salem city, VA are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,063 people), Educational Services (1,668 people), and Manufacturing (1,439 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($60,398), Finance & Insurance ($60,280), and Public Administration ($58,262).

Males in Virginia have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $60,365. The income inequality in Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.478, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

12.3k

2020 Value

± 833

0.456%

1 Year growth

± 8.93%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Salem city, VA grew at a rate of 0.456%, from 12.3k employees to 12.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Salem city, VA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,395 people), Management Occupations (1,210 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,209 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Salem city, VA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

12.3k

2020 Value

± 833

0.456%

1 Year growth

± 8.93%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Salem city, VA grew at a rate of 0.456%, from 12.3k employees to 12.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Salem city, VA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,063 people), Educational Services (1,668 people), and Manufacturing (1,439 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Salem city, VA, though some of these residents may live in Salem city, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$47,500

Median earning men ± $5,534

$34,129

Median earning women ± $3,007

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($70,667), Public Administration ($65,909), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,493).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Manufacturing ($50,344), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($48,656), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($48,289).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Virginia.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

481
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
289
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
225
Manufacturing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$603k
Manufacturing
$391k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$203k
Wholesale Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Virginia to other states, or from other states to Virginia.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Mixed freight
$37.3B
Electronics
$28.7B
Machinery
$25.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $37.3B, followed by Electronics ($28.7B) and Machinery ($25.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Virginia products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Virginia.

$325B

2020 Value in Virginia

$612B

Projected 2050 Value in Virginia

88.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Virginia trade was $325B. This is expected to increase 88.1% to $612B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Virginia trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Virginia to other states, or from other states to Virginia.

Most Common Trade Partners

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was North Carolina with $25B, followed by Maryland with $18.9B and Pennsylvania and $13.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Virginia shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Salem County, VA went to Donald J. Trump with 58.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.69%).

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing the state of Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.9%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.4%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.69%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Salem County, VA went to Donald J. Trump with 58.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.69%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Salem County, VA for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Virginia

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

Mark Warner

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Tim Kaine

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing Virginia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Virginia

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Salem city, VA awarded 815 degrees. The student population of Salem city, VA in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 1,002 male students and 1,849 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Salem city, VA are White (498 and 62.5%), followed by Black or African American (122 and 15.3%), Unknown (85 and 10.7%), and Two or More Races (41 and 5.14%).

The largest universities in Salem city, VA by number of degrees awarded are Roanoke College (233426) (479 and 58.8%) and American National University (336 and 41.2%).

The most popular majors in Salem city, VA are General Business Administration & Management (128 and 15.7%), Medical Assistant (100 and 12.3%), and Phlebotamy Technician (83 and 10.2%).

The median tuition cost in Salem city, VA for private four year colleges is $45,200.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Salem city, VA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 78.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 11.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 2,851 (35.1% men and 64.9% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 2,851 students enrolled in Salem city, VA, 35.1% men and 64.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,779 records, of which 60.1% were women and 39.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
96 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
37 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
36 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Salem city, VA was General Business Administration & Management with 96 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Salem city, VA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Roanoke College (233426)
479 degrees awarded
American National University
336 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Roanoke College (233426) with 479 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 218 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Salem city, VA, which is 0.365 times less than the 597 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 498 degrees mean that there were 4.08 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 122 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($45,200) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,670) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

Measure

In 2020, 0.823% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.842% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (1.66M), Some college (1.42M), and Bachelors Degree (1.41M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Salem city, VA was $200,000 in 2020, which is 0.87 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $181,900 to $200,000, a 9.95% increase. The homeownership rate in Salem city, VA is 64.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Salem city, VA have an average commute time of 18.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Salem city, VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Salem city, VA is $63,411. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Salem city, VA was Census Tract 102 with a value of $86,750, followed by Census Tract 105.02 and Census Tract 105.01, with respective values of $67,370 and $59,774.

In 2021, 12.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Salem city, VA. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 1.01%.

Housing

Property

$200,000

Median Property Value 2020

±$9,458

$6,365

Median Property Taxes

±$549

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Salem city, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Salem city, VA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

64.4%

Homeownership

2020

70%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 64.4% of the housing units in Salem city, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 63.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Salem city, VA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 102
Census Tract 105.02
Census Tract 105.01

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Salem city, VA was Census Tract 102 with a value of $86,750, followed by Census Tract 105.02 and Census Tract 105.01, with respective values of $67,370 and $59,774.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Salem city, VA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$63,411

Median Household Income

± $5,173

9.88k

Number of Households

± 716

In 2020, the median household income of the 9.88k households in Salem city, VA grew to $63,411 from the previous year's value of $57,165.

The following chart displays the households in Salem city, VA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Salem city, VA is from Virginia.

0.478

2020 Wage GINI in Virginia

0.479

2019 Wage GINI in Virginia

In 2020, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.478 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.181% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Virginia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Virginia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (80.7%)
Worked At Home (6.73%)
Walked (6.19%)

In 2020, 80.7% of workers in Salem city, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (6.73%) and those who walked to work (6.19%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

18.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Salem city, VA have a shorter commute time (18.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 0.545% of the workforce in Salem city, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Salem city, VA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Salem city, VA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Salem city, VA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2021, 12.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Salem city, VA. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 1.01%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

8.75% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Salem city, VA (1.99k out of 22.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Salem city, VA is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2021, 12.8% of the children was living in poverty in Salem city, VA. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 2.3%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2021, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 106 in Salem city, VA. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 18.2 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

94% of the population of Salem city, VA has health coverage, with 58.6% on employee plans, 8.01% on Medicaid, 14% on Medicare, 11% on non-group plans, and 2.35% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Virginia was $7,556 in 2014. This is a 3.42% increase from the previous year ($7,306).

Primary care physicians in Salem city, VA see 1166 patients per year on average, which represents a 17.2% increase from the previous year (995 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 767 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 123 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.3% were men and 54.7% were women.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Virginia. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Virginia, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,166 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Salem city, VA

Primary care physicians in Salem city, VA see an average of 1,166 patients per year. This represents a 17.2% increase from the previous year (995 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Salem city, VA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Virginia across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.8% under 18 years, 22.7% between 18 and 34 years, 37.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.3% were men and 54.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.04%

Uninsured

58.6%

Employer Coverage

8.01%

Medicaid

14%

Medicare

11%

Non-Group

2.35%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Salem city, VA declined by 5.45% from 6.39% to 6.04%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Salem city, VA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2021, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 49.4 in Salem city, VA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Salem city, VA.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 31.2% in Salem city, VA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Salem city, VA.

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