Salem, NE Demographics

A map of Salem's Population by Race

Salem, Nebraska had a population of 83 in 2020. It was 96.4% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 1.2% Hispanic, 2.4% Native American/Other, and 0.0% 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 590 places in Nebraska, Salem is the 456th 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

80 residents of Salem identify as White, or 96.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Salem considerably larger than the White share of the population of Nebraska (75.7% White). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Salem is ranked #58 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Salem is more White than neighboring Verdon (92.1% White), Dawson (94.6% White), Falls City (88.4% White), Morrill (88.5% White), and Stella (92.4% White).

Salem's Black Population

0 residents of Salem identify as Black, or 0.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Salem roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Nebraska (4.8% Black). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Salem is ranked #270 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Salem is less Black than neighboring Falls City (0.3% Black).

Salem's Asian Population

0 residents of Salem identify as Asian, or 0.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Salem roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Nebraska (2.7% Asian). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Salem is ranked #270 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Salem is less Asian than neighboring Falls City (0.7% Asian).

Salem's Hispanic Population

1 residents of Salem identify as Hispanic, or 1.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Salem slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Nebraska (12% Hispanic). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Salem is ranked #502 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Salem is more Hispanic than neighboring Dawson (0% Hispanic). Salem is less Hispanic than neighboring Verdon (3% Hispanic), Falls City (1.9% Hispanic), Morrill (1.8% Hispanic), and Stella (4.1% Hispanic).

Salem's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Salem identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Salem roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Nebraska (1.2% Native American/Other). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Salem is ranked #64 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Salem is more Native American/Other than neighboring Verdon (1.2% Native American/Other), and Stella (1.4% Native American/Other). Salem is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dawson (2.7% Native American/Other), Falls City (3.3% Native American/Other), and Morrill (5.5% Native American/Other).

Salem's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Salem identify as Multiracial, or 0.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Salem roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Nebraska (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Salem is ranked #531 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Salem is less Multiracial than neighboring Verdon (3.7% Multiracial), Dawson (2.7% Multiracial), Falls City (5.3% Multiracial), Morrill (4.1% Multiracial), and Stella (2.1% Multiracial).

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