Salem, IA Demographics

A map of Salem's Population by Race

Salem, Iowa had a population of 394 in 2020. It was 91.4% White, 0.3% Black, 0.8% Asian, 2.8% Hispanic, 1.8% Native American/Other, and 3.0% 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 1,028 places in Iowa, Salem is the 503rd 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

360 residents of Salem identify as White, or 91.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Salem slightly larger than the White share of the population of Iowa (82.7% White). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Salem is ranked #650 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Salem is more White than neighboring Mount Pleasant (77.8% White). Salem is less White than neighboring Houghton (92.2% White), Hillsboro (92% White), Westwood (100% White), and St. Paul (96.3% White).

Salem's Black Population

1 residents of Salem identify as Black, or 0.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Salem roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Iowa (4.1% Black). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Salem is ranked #472 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Salem is more Black than neighboring Houghton (0% Black), Hillsboro (0% Black), and Westwood (0% Black). Salem is less Black than neighboring Mount Pleasant (4.9% Black), and St. Paul (0.9% Black).

Salem's Asian Population

3 residents of Salem identify as Asian, or 0.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Salem roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Iowa (2.4% Asian). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Salem is ranked #168 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Salem is more Asian than neighboring Houghton (0% Asian), Hillsboro (0% Asian), Westwood (0% Asian), and St. Paul (0% Asian). Salem is less Asian than neighboring Mount Pleasant (4.2% Asian).

Salem's Hispanic Population

11 residents of Salem identify as Hispanic, or 2.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Salem roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Iowa (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Salem is ranked #454 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Salem is more Hispanic than neighboring Houghton (2.1% Hispanic), Hillsboro (1.8% Hispanic), Westwood (0% Hispanic), and St. Paul (0% Hispanic). Salem is less Hispanic than neighboring Mount Pleasant (8.7% Hispanic).

Salem's Native American/Other Population

7 residents of Salem identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Salem roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Iowa (0.7% Native American/Other). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Salem is ranked #65 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Salem is more Native American/Other than neighboring Houghton (0% Native American/Other), Hillsboro (1.2% Native American/Other), Westwood (0% Native American/Other), Mount Pleasant (0.9% Native American/Other), and St. Paul (0% Native American/Other).

Salem's Multiracial Population

12 residents of Salem identify as Multiracial, or 3.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Salem roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Iowa (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Salem is ranked #404 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Salem is more Multiracial than neighboring Westwood (0% Multiracial), and St. Paul (2.8% Multiracial). Salem is less Multiracial than neighboring Houghton (5.7% Multiracial), Hillsboro (4.9% Multiracial), and Mount Pleasant (3.5% Multiracial).

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