Salem, NJ Demographics
A map of Salem's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Black | 3,098 | 58.5% |
White | 1,290 | 24.4% |
Hispanic | 618 | 11.7% |
Multiracial | 220 | 4.2% |
Native American/Other | 41 | 0.8% |
Asian | 29 | 0.5% |
Salem, New Jersey had a population of 5,296 in 2020. It was 24.4% White, 58.5% Black, 0.5% Asian, 11.7% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 4.2% 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 701 places in New Jersey, Salem is the 279th 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
1,290 residents of Salem identify as White, or 24.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Salem considerably less than the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Salem is ranked #653 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Salem is less White than neighboring Hancocks Bridge (85.8% White), Quinton (72.8% White), Pennsville (84.9% White), Port Penn (87.7% White), and Alloway (89% White).
Salem's Black Population
3,098 residents of Salem identify as Black, or 58.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Salem considerably larger than the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Salem is ranked #5 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Salem is more Black than neighboring Hancocks Bridge (1.3% Black), Quinton (8.7% Black), Pennsville (3.1% Black), Port Penn (1.9% Black), and Alloway (1.9% Black).
Salem's Asian Population
29 residents of Salem identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Salem slightly less than the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Salem is ranked #635 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Salem is more Asian than neighboring Quinton (0.4% Asian), and Port Penn (0% Asian). Salem is less Asian than neighboring Hancocks Bridge (0.6% Asian), Pennsville (1.6% Asian), and Alloway (0.6% Asian).
Salem's Hispanic Population
618 residents of Salem identify as Hispanic, or 11.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Salem slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Salem is ranked #265 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Salem is more Hispanic than neighboring Hancocks Bridge (9% Hispanic), Quinton (7% Hispanic), Pennsville (5.4% Hispanic), Port Penn (3.7% Hispanic), and Alloway (1.8% Hispanic).
Salem's Native American/Other Population
41 residents of Salem identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Salem roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New Jersey (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Salem is ranked #164 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Salem is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hancocks Bridge (0.6% Native American/Other), Quinton (0.4% Native American/Other), Pennsville (0.4% Native American/Other), and Port Penn (0% Native American/Other). Salem is less Native American/Other than neighboring Alloway (2% Native American/Other).
Salem's Multiracial Population
220 residents of Salem identify as Multiracial, or 4.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Salem roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Salem is ranked #137 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Salem is more Multiracial than neighboring Hancocks Bridge (2.6% Multiracial). Salem is less Multiracial than neighboring Quinton (10.6% Multiracial), Pennsville (4.6% Multiracial), Port Penn (6.8% Multiracial), and Alloway (4.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.