Salem, KY Demographics

A map of Salem's Population by Race

Salem, Kentucky had a population of 722 in 2020. It was 92.9% White, 0.3% Black, 0.3% Asian, 2.4% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 3.5% 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 555 places in Kentucky, Salem is the 295th 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

671 residents of Salem identify as White, or 92.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Salem slightly larger than the White share of the population of Kentucky (81.3% White). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Salem is ranked #175 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Salem is more White than neighboring Burna (91.3% White), Marion (91.8% White), and Carrsville (81.3% White). Salem is less White than neighboring Crayne (99.4% White), and Tolu (95.1% White).

Salem's Black Population

2 residents of Salem identify as Black, or 0.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Salem slightly less than the Black share of the population of Kentucky (7.9% Black). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Salem is ranked #429 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Salem is more Black than neighboring Crayne (0% Black), and Tolu (0% Black). Salem is less Black than neighboring Burna (0.9% Black), Marion (2.2% Black), and Carrsville (2.1% Black).

Salem's Asian Population

2 residents of Salem identify as Asian, or 0.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Salem roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kentucky (1.6% Asian). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Salem is ranked #301 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Salem is more Asian than neighboring Burna (0% Asian), Crayne (0% Asian), Tolu (0% Asian), Marion (0.1% Asian), and Carrsville (0% Asian).

Salem's Hispanic Population

17 residents of Salem identify as Hispanic, or 2.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Salem roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Kentucky (4.6% Hispanic). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Salem is ranked #261 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Salem is more Hispanic than neighboring Burna (0.9% Hispanic), Crayne (0.6% Hispanic), and Marion (2% Hispanic). Salem is less Hispanic than neighboring Tolu (3.7% Hispanic), and Carrsville (4.2% Hispanic).

Salem's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Salem 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 roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kentucky (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Salem is ranked #136 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Salem is more Native American/Other than neighboring Burna (0% Native American/Other), Crayne (0% Native American/Other), Tolu (0% Native American/Other), and Marion (0.5% Native American/Other). Salem is less Native American/Other than neighboring Carrsville (4.2% Native American/Other).

Salem's Multiracial Population

25 residents of Salem identify as Multiracial, or 3.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Salem roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kentucky (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Salem is ranked #298 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Salem is more Multiracial than neighboring Crayne (0% Multiracial), Tolu (1.2% Multiracial), and Marion (3.4% Multiracial). Salem is less Multiracial than neighboring Burna (6.8% Multiracial), and Carrsville (8.3% Multiracial).

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