Salem, OH Demographics

A map of Salem's Population by Race

Salem, Ohio had a population of 11,915 in 2020. It was 88.2% White, 1.3% Black, 0.7% Asian, 4.8% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 4.6% 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 1,265 places in Ohio, Salem is the 159th 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

10,506 residents of Salem identify as White, or 88.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Salem larger than the White share of the population of Ohio (75.9% White). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Salem is ranked #873 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Salem is less White than neighboring Salem Heights (92.6% White), Washingtonville (96.1% White), Leetonia (93% White), Damascus (92.1% White), and Guilford Lake (96.5% White).

Salem's Black Population

153 residents of Salem identify as Black, or 1.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Salem slightly less than the Black share of the population of Ohio (12.3% Black). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Salem is ranked #461 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Salem is more Black than neighboring Salem Heights (0.3% Black), Washingtonville (0.3% Black), Leetonia (0.4% Black), Damascus (0.7% Black), and Guilford Lake (0% Black).

Salem's Asian Population

80 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 Ohio (2.5% Asian). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Salem is ranked #388 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Salem is more Asian than neighboring Salem Heights (0.3% Asian), Washingtonville (0% Asian), Leetonia (0.2% Asian), Damascus (0.2% Asian), and Guilford Lake (0.2% Asian).

Salem's Hispanic Population

574 residents of Salem identify as Hispanic, or 4.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Salem roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Ohio (4.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Salem is ranked #196 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Salem is more Hispanic than neighboring Salem Heights (1.8% Hispanic), Washingtonville (1% Hispanic), Leetonia (1.6% Hispanic), Damascus (2.6% Hispanic), and Guilford Lake (0.8% Hispanic).

Salem's Native American/Other Population

59 residents of Salem identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Salem roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Ohio (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Salem is ranked #466 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Salem is more Native American/Other than neighboring Washingtonville (0.3% Native American/Other), and Guilford Lake (0.1% Native American/Other). Salem is less Native American/Other than neighboring Salem Heights (0.6% Native American/Other).

Salem's Multiracial Population

543 residents of Salem identify as Multiracial, or 4.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Salem roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Ohio (4.3% Multiracial). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Salem is ranked #366 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Salem is more Multiracial than neighboring Salem Heights (4.5% Multiracial), Washingtonville (2.4% Multiracial), Leetonia (4.3% Multiracial), Damascus (3.8% Multiracial), and Guilford Lake (2.4% Multiracial).

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