Salem, OR Demographics

A map of Salem's Population by Race

Salem, Oregon had a population of 175,535 in 2020. It was 63.5% White, 1.6% Black, 3.1% Asian, 23.5% Hispanic, 2.8% Native American/Other, and 5.5% 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 426 places in Oregon, Salem is the 3rd 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

111,430 residents of Salem identify as White, or 63.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Salem slightly less than the White share of the population of Oregon (71.7% White). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Salem is ranked #375 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Salem is more White than neighboring Four Corners (48.8% White), and Hayesville (41.6% White). Salem is less White than neighboring Keizer (67.1% White), Eola (85% White), and Turner (82.3% White).

Salem's Black Population

2,812 residents of Salem identify as Black, or 1.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Salem roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Oregon (1.9% Black). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Salem is ranked #26 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Salem is more Black than neighboring Four Corners (1.1% Black), Hayesville (1.2% Black), Keizer (0.9% Black), Eola (0% Black), and Turner (0.3% Black).

Salem's Asian Population

5,446 residents of Salem identify as Asian, or 3.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Salem roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Oregon (4.5% Asian). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Salem is ranked #42 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Salem is more Asian than neighboring Four Corners (1.6% Asian), Hayesville (2.4% Asian), Keizer (2% Asian), Eola (0% Asian), and Turner (1.5% Asian).

Salem's Hispanic Population

41,302 residents of Salem identify as Hispanic, or 23.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Salem slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Oregon (13.9% Hispanic). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Salem is ranked #40 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Salem is more Hispanic than neighboring Keizer (22% Hispanic), Eola (6.7% Hispanic), and Turner (7.7% Hispanic). Salem is less Hispanic than neighboring Four Corners (40.5% Hispanic), and Hayesville (46.3% Hispanic).

Salem's Native American/Other Population

4,907 residents of Salem identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Salem roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Oregon (2% Native American/Other). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Salem is ranked #78 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Salem is more Native American/Other than neighboring Keizer (2.5% Native American/Other), Eola (0% Native American/Other), and Turner (1.9% Native American/Other). Salem is less Native American/Other than neighboring Four Corners (3.7% Native American/Other), and Hayesville (4.3% Native American/Other).

Salem's Multiracial Population

9,638 residents of Salem identify as Multiracial, or 5.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Salem roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Oregon (6.1% Multiracial). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Salem is ranked #251 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Salem is more Multiracial than neighboring Four Corners (4.2% Multiracial), and Hayesville (4.2% Multiracial). Salem is less Multiracial than neighboring Keizer (5.6% Multiracial), Eola (8.3% Multiracial), and Turner (6.2% Multiracial).

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