Salem — Financial Data

25,477 Population FY 2023

Data comparability note: Virginia independent city — provides county-level services (courts, social services, schools) not included in city budgets elsewhere. Per-capita figures are not directly comparable to cities in other states.

Community Profile

Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates

10.9% Poverty Rate 2023

31.1% Bachelor's+ Rate 2023

3.4% Unemployment Rate 2023

63.5% Homeownership Rate 2023

Median Household Income

$66,716 (2023)

2010 2023

Per Capita Income

$38,127 (2023)

2010 2023

Median Home Value

$244,800 (2023)

2010 2023

Median Gross Rent

$1,046 (2023)

2010 2023

Median Age

40.3 (2023)

2010 2023

Gini Index

0 = perfect equality · 1 = perfect inequality

0.5 (2023)

2010 2023

Financial Documents (13)

Year	Title	Type
2023	Salem Census ACS 5-Year Estimates 2023	US_CENSUS_ACS5
2022	Salem Census ACS 5-Year Estimates 2022	US_CENSUS_ACS5
2021	Salem Census ACS 5-Year Estimates 2021	US_CENSUS_ACS5
2019	Salem Census ACS 5-Year Estimates 2019	US_CENSUS_ACS5
2018	Salem Census ACS 5-Year Estimates 2018	US_CENSUS_ACS5

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Governance & Structure

Governance Structure

Structure: Not specified
Fiscal Autonomy: Not specified
ICMA Recognition: —
Notes: None

School Details

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