Salem, MA Demographics
A map of Salem's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 30,477 | 68.5% |
Hispanic | 8,785 | 19.8% |
Black | 1,828 | 4.1% |
Multiracial | 1,737 | 3.9% |
Asian | 1,255 | 2.8% |
Native American/Other | 398 | 0.9% |
Salem, Massachusetts had a population of 44,480 in 2020. It was 68.5% White, 4.1% Black, 2.8% Asian, 19.8% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 3.9% 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 248 places in Massachusetts, Salem is the 30th 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
30,477 residents of Salem identify as White, or 68.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Salem roughly similar to the White share of the population of Massachusetts (67.6% White). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Salem is ranked #212 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Salem is more White than neighboring Lynn (34.1% White). Salem is less White than neighboring Marblehead (90.8% White), Beverly (84.6% White), Swampscott (85.8% White), and Danvers (87.3% White).
Salem's Black Population
1,828 residents of Salem identify as Black, or 4.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Salem roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Massachusetts (6.5% Black). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Salem is ranked #53 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Salem is more Black than neighboring Marblehead (0.8% Black), Beverly (2.1% Black), Swampscott (1.7% Black), and Danvers (1.9% Black). Salem is less Black than neighboring Lynn (10.6% Black).
Salem's Asian Population
1,255 residents of Salem identify as Asian, or 2.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Salem roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Massachusetts (7.2% Asian). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Salem is ranked #81 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Salem is more Asian than neighboring Marblehead (1.3% Asian), Beverly (2.2% Asian), Swampscott (2.2% Asian), and Danvers (2.3% Asian). Salem is less Asian than neighboring Lynn (6.7% Asian).
Salem's Hispanic Population
8,785 residents of Salem identify as Hispanic, or 19.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Salem slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Massachusetts (12.6% Hispanic). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Salem is ranked #18 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Salem is more Hispanic than neighboring Marblehead (3.8% Hispanic), Beverly (6.3% Hispanic), Swampscott (6.6% Hispanic), and Danvers (4.4% Hispanic). Salem is less Hispanic than neighboring Lynn (44% Hispanic).
Salem's Native American/Other Population
398 residents of Salem identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Salem roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Massachusetts (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Salem is ranked #103 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Salem is more Native American/Other than neighboring Marblehead (0.5% Native American/Other), Beverly (0.8% Native American/Other), Swampscott (0.8% Native American/Other), and Danvers (0.7% Native American/Other). Salem is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lynn (1.2% Native American/Other).
Salem's Multiracial Population
1,737 residents of Salem identify as Multiracial, or 3.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Salem roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Massachusetts (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Salem is ranked #130 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Salem is more Multiracial than neighboring Marblehead (2.9% Multiracial), Swampscott (3% Multiracial), Danvers (3.4% Multiracial), and Lynn (3.3% Multiracial). Salem is less Multiracial than neighboring Beverly (4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.