Salem, SC Demographics

A map of Salem's Population by Race

Salem, South Carolina had a population of 120 in 2020. It was 97.5% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 1.7% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.8% 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 475 places in South Carolina, Salem is the 437th 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

117 residents of Salem identify as White, or 97.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Salem considerably larger than the White share of the population of South Carolina (62.1% White). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Salem is ranked #1 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Salem is more White than neighboring Tamassee (88.3% White), Keowee Key (95.9% White), West Union (67.1% White), Walhalla (64.5% White), and Newry (87.9% 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 considerably less than the Black share of the population of South Carolina (24.8% Black). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Salem is ranked #464 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Salem is less Black than neighboring Tamassee (6.7% Black), Keowee Key (0.2% Black), West Union (3.5% Black), and Walhalla (4.1% 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 South Carolina (1.7% Asian). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Salem is ranked #358 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Salem is less Asian than neighboring Keowee Key (0.5% Asian), Walhalla (0.5% Asian), and Newry (0.5% Asian).

Salem's Hispanic Population

2 residents of Salem identify as Hispanic, or 1.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Salem slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of South Carolina (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Salem is ranked #366 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Salem is more Hispanic than neighboring Tamassee (0% Hispanic), and Keowee Key (1.1% Hispanic). Salem is less Hispanic than neighboring West Union (24.6% Hispanic), Walhalla (25.5% Hispanic), and Newry (2% Hispanic).

Salem's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Salem identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Salem roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of South Carolina (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Salem is ranked #420 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Salem is less Native American/Other than neighboring Keowee Key (0.1% Native American/Other), West Union (0.5% Native American/Other), Walhalla (0.7% Native American/Other), and Newry (3% Native American/Other).

Salem's Multiracial Population

1 residents of Salem identify as Multiracial, or 0.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Salem roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Carolina (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Salem is ranked #460 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Salem is less Multiracial than neighboring Tamassee (5% Multiracial), Keowee Key (2.1% Multiracial), West Union (4.3% Multiracial), Walhalla (4.7% Multiracial), and Newry (6.5% Multiracial).

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