Salem, IN Demographics

A map of Salem's Population by Race

Salem, Indiana had a population of 6,371 in 2020. It was 93.3% White, 0.5% Black, 0.7% Asian, 1.3% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 3.7% 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 696 places in Indiana, Salem is the 109th 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

5,942 residents of Salem identify as White, or 93.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Salem larger than the White share of the population of Indiana (75.5% White). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Salem is ranked #229 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Salem is more White than neighboring New Pekin (92.7% White), Livonia (89.9% White), and Fredericksburg (93% White). Salem is less White than neighboring Campbellsburg (95.8% White), and Palmyra (94.9% White).

Salem's Black Population

31 residents of Salem identify as Black, or 0.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Salem slightly less than the Black share of the population of Indiana (9.4% Black). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Salem is ranked #323 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Salem is more Black than neighboring Livonia (0% Black), and Fredericksburg (0% Black). Salem is less Black than neighboring Campbellsburg (0.9% Black), and Palmyra (0.6% Black).

Salem's Asian Population

44 residents of Salem identify as Asian, or 0.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Salem roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Indiana (2.5% Asian). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Salem is ranked #178 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Salem is more Asian than neighboring New Pekin (0.4% Asian), Campbellsburg (0.2% Asian), Livonia (0% Asian), Fredericksburg (0% Asian), and Palmyra (0% Asian).

Salem's Hispanic Population

84 residents of Salem identify as Hispanic, or 1.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Salem slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Indiana (8.2% Hispanic). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Salem is ranked #559 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Salem is less Hispanic than neighboring New Pekin (2% Hispanic), Campbellsburg (1.9% Hispanic), Livonia (2% Hispanic), and Fredericksburg (3.1% Hispanic).

Salem's Native American/Other Population

34 residents of Salem identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Salem roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Indiana (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Salem is ranked #242 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Salem is more Native American/Other than neighboring Livonia (0% Native American/Other), Fredericksburg (0% Native American/Other), and Palmyra (0.3% Native American/Other). Salem is less Native American/Other than neighboring New Pekin (0.7% Native American/Other), and Campbellsburg (0.9% Native American/Other).

Salem's Multiracial Population

236 residents of Salem identify as Multiracial, or 3.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Salem roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Indiana (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Salem is ranked #287 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Salem is more Multiracial than neighboring Campbellsburg (0.2% Multiracial), and Palmyra (2.9% Multiracial). Salem is less Multiracial than neighboring New Pekin (3.8% Multiracial), Livonia (8.1% Multiracial), and Fredericksburg (3.9% Multiracial).

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