Salem, MO Demographics
A map of Salem's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 4,168 | 90.5% |
Multiracial | 247 | 5.4% |
Hispanic | 99 | 2.1% |
Native American/Other | 41 | 0.9% |
Asian | 32 | 0.7% |
Black | 21 | 0.5% |
Salem, Missouri had a population of 4,608 in 2020. It was 90.5% White, 0.5% Black, 0.7% Asian, 2.1% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 5.4% 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 1,082 places in Missouri, Salem is the 154th 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
4,168 residents of Salem identify as White, or 90.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Salem larger than the White share of the population of Missouri (75.8% White). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Salem is ranked #467 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Salem is more White than neighboring Licking (70.5% White), St. James (88.1% White), and Steelville (86.3% White). Salem is less White than neighboring Edgar Springs (93.5% White), and Bunker (92.9% White).
Salem's Black Population
21 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 Missouri (11.3% Black). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Salem is ranked #544 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Salem is more Black than neighboring Bunker (0.3% Black). Salem is less Black than neighboring Edgar Springs (2.5% Black), Licking (24.1% Black), St. James (1% Black), and Steelville (3.7% Black).
Salem's Asian Population
32 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 Missouri (2.1% Asian). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Salem is ranked #263 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Salem is more Asian than neighboring Edgar Springs (0.5% Asian), Licking (0.1% Asian), Bunker (0% Asian), and Steelville (0.3% Asian). Salem is less Asian than neighboring St. James (0.9% Asian).
Salem's Hispanic Population
99 residents of Salem identify as Hispanic, or 2.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Salem roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Missouri (4.9% Hispanic). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Salem is ranked #588 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Salem is more Hispanic than neighboring Steelville (2% Hispanic). Salem is less Hispanic than neighboring Edgar Springs (2.5% Hispanic), Licking (2.5% Hispanic), St. James (3% Hispanic), and Bunker (2.4% Hispanic).
Salem's Native American/Other Population
41 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 Missouri (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Salem is ranked #339 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Salem is more Native American/Other than neighboring Licking (0.7% Native American/Other), St. James (0.6% Native American/Other), Bunker (0.3% Native American/Other), and Steelville (0.3% Native American/Other). Salem is less Native American/Other than neighboring Edgar Springs (1% Native American/Other).
Salem's Multiracial Population
247 residents of Salem identify as Multiracial, or 5.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Salem roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Missouri (5% Multiracial). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Salem is ranked #403 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Salem is more Multiracial than neighboring Edgar Springs (0% Multiracial), Licking (2.1% Multiracial), and Bunker (4.1% Multiracial). Salem is less Multiracial than neighboring St. James (6.4% Multiracial), and Steelville (7.4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.