Salem County Demographics

A map of Salem County's Population by Race

Salem County, New Jersey had a population of 64,837 in 2020. It was 69.8% White, 14.0% Black, 1.0% Asian, 10.1% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 4.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Salem County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Salem County is the 21st most populous county of the 21 counties in New Jersey.

Salem County's White Population

45,279 residents of Salem County identify as White, or 69.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Salem County larger than the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 21 counties in New Jersey, Salem County is ranked #8 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Salem County is more White than neighboring New Castle County (53.1% White), Cumberland County (42.7% White), Delaware County (63% White), and Camden County (53.3% White). Salem County is less White than neighboring Gloucester County (74.5% White).

Salem County's Black Population

9,049 residents of Salem County identify as Black, or 14.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Salem County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 21 counties in New Jersey, Salem County is ranked #8 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Salem County is more Black than neighboring Gloucester County (10.4% Black). Salem County is less Black than neighboring New Castle County (24.9% Black), Cumberland County (17.1% Black), Delaware County (22% Black), and Camden County (18.2% Black).

Salem County's Asian Population

649 residents of Salem County identify as Asian, or 1.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Salem County slightly less than the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 21 counties in New Jersey, Salem County is ranked #20 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Salem County is less Asian than neighboring Gloucester County (3.1% Asian), New Castle County (6.1% Asian), Cumberland County (1.3% Asian), Delaware County (6.3% Asian), and Camden County (6.2% Asian).

Salem County's Hispanic Population

6,535 residents of Salem County identify as Hispanic, or 10.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Salem County slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 21 counties in New Jersey, Salem County is ranked #16 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Salem County is more Hispanic than neighboring Gloucester County (7.3% Hispanic), and Delaware County (4.6% Hispanic). Salem County is less Hispanic than neighboring New Castle County (11.1% Hispanic), Cumberland County (34.4% Hispanic), and Camden County (18.2% Hispanic).

Salem County's Native American/Other Population

472 residents of Salem County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Salem County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New Jersey (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 21 counties in New Jersey, Salem County is ranked #10 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Salem County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Gloucester County (0.5% Native American/Other), New Castle County (0.6% Native American/Other), Delaware County (0.6% Native American/Other), and Camden County (0.6% Native American/Other). Salem County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cumberland County (1% Native American/Other).

Salem County's Multiracial Population

2,853 residents of Salem County identify as Multiracial, or 4.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Salem County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 21 counties in New Jersey, Salem County is ranked #2 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Salem County is more Multiracial than neighboring Gloucester County (4.1% Multiracial), New Castle County (4% Multiracial), Cumberland County (3.5% Multiracial), Delaware County (3.5% Multiracial), and Camden County (3.5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.