Salem, NY Demographics

A map of Salem's Population by Race

Salem, New York had a population of 811 in 2020. It was 94.3% White, 0.4% Black, 0.0% Asian, 2.1% Hispanic, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 3.0% 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 1,293 places in New York, Salem is the 912th 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

765 residents of Salem identify as White, or 94.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Salem considerably larger than the White share of the population of New York (52.5% White). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Salem is ranked #134 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Salem is more White than neighboring Cambridge (93.1% White), Argyle (91.3% White), Greenwich (90.2% White), West Pawlet (92.7% White), and Arlington (91.5% White).

Salem's Black Population

3 residents of Salem identify as Black, or 0.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Salem less than the Black share of the population of New York (13.7% Black). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Salem is ranked #1023 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Salem is more Black than neighboring Argyle (0.3% Black), and West Pawlet (0% Black). Salem is less Black than neighboring Cambridge (0.6% Black), Greenwich (0.5% Black), and Arlington (0.6% 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 slightly less than the Asian share of the population of New York (9.5% Asian). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Salem is ranked #1144 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Salem is less Asian than neighboring Cambridge (0.6% Asian), Greenwich (0.6% Asian), and Arlington (0.5% Asian).

Salem's Hispanic Population

17 residents of Salem identify as Hispanic, or 2.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Salem less than the Hispanic share of the population of New York (19.5% Hispanic). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Salem is ranked #1001 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Salem is more Hispanic than neighboring Cambridge (1.3% Hispanic), and West Pawlet (1.8% Hispanic). Salem is less Hispanic than neighboring Argyle (2.8% Hispanic), Greenwich (3.1% Hispanic), and Arlington (2.6% Hispanic).

Salem's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Salem identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.2%. 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 York (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Salem is ranked #1062 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Salem is more Native American/Other than neighboring Argyle (0% Native American/Other), and West Pawlet (0% Native American/Other). Salem is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cambridge (0.3% Native American/Other), Greenwich (0.8% Native American/Other), and Arlington (0.6% Native American/Other).

Salem's Multiracial Population

24 residents of Salem identify as Multiracial, or 3.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Salem roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New York (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Salem is ranked #755 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Salem is less Multiracial than neighboring Cambridge (4.2% Multiracial), Argyle (5.5% Multiracial), Greenwich (4.7% Multiracial), West Pawlet (5.5% Multiracial), and Arlington (4.2% Multiracial).

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