Salem, GA Demographics

A map of Salem's Population by Race

Salem, Georgia had a population of 307 in 2020. It was 7.8% White, 89.3% Black, 0.0% Asian, 1.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 2.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Salem, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 675 places in Georgia, Salem is the 537th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Salem's White Population

24 residents of Salem identify as White, or 7.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Salem considerably less than the White share of the population of Georgia (50.1% White). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Salem is ranked #664 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Salem is less White than neighboring Culloden (48.5% White), Yatesville (78.4% White), Musella (32.7% White), Lincoln Park (8% White), and Roberta (58.4% White).

Salem's Black Population

274 residents of Salem identify as Black, or 89.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Salem considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Georgia (30.6% Black). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Salem is ranked #6 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Salem is more Black than neighboring Culloden (45.5% Black), Yatesville (15.7% Black), Musella (67.3% Black), Lincoln Park (88.1% Black), and Roberta (37% Black).

Salem's Asian Population

0 residents of Salem identify as Asian, or 0.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Salem roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Georgia (4.4% Asian). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Salem is ranked #526 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Salem is less Asian than neighboring Yatesville (1.3% Asian), Lincoln Park (0.1% Asian), and Roberta (0.6% Asian).

Salem's Hispanic Population

3 residents of Salem identify as Hispanic, or 1.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Salem slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Georgia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Salem is ranked #623 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Salem is more Hispanic than neighboring Musella (0% Hispanic). Salem is less Hispanic than neighboring Lincoln Park (1.1% Hispanic), and Roberta (1.2% Hispanic).

Salem's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Salem identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Salem roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Georgia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Salem is ranked #548 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Salem is less Native American/Other than neighboring Yatesville (1% Native American/Other), Lincoln Park (1.3% Native American/Other), and Roberta (0.9% Native American/Other).

Salem's Multiracial Population

6 residents of Salem identify as Multiracial, or 2.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Salem roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Georgia (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Salem is ranked #533 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Salem is more Multiracial than neighboring Musella (0% Multiracial), Lincoln Park (1.3% Multiracial), and Roberta (1.8% Multiracial). Salem is less Multiracial than neighboring Culloden (5% Multiracial), and Yatesville (2.5% Multiracial).

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