Salem, SD Demographics
A map of Salem's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 1,209 | 91.2% |
Hispanic | 61 | 4.6% |
Multiracial | 37 | 2.8% |
Native American/Other | 14 | 1.1% |
Black | 3 | 0.2% |
Asian | 1 | 0.1% |
Salem, South Dakota had a population of 1,325 in 2020. It was 91.2% White, 0.2% Black, 0.1% Asian, 4.6% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 2.8% 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 486 places in South Dakota, Salem is the 55th 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
1,209 residents of Salem identify as White, or 91.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Salem slightly larger than the White share of the population of South Dakota (79.6% White). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Salem is ranked #213 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Salem is more White than neighboring Canistota (88.1% White), and Bridgewater (84.1% White). Salem is less White than neighboring Golden View Colony (100% White), Canova (98.9% White), and Spencer (97.1% White).
Salem's Black Population
3 residents of Salem identify as Black, or 0.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Salem roughly similar to the Black share of the population of South Dakota (2% Black). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Salem is ranked #140 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Salem is more Black than neighboring Golden View Colony (0% Black), Canova (0% Black), and Spencer (0% Black). Salem is less Black than neighboring Bridgewater (0.4% Black).
Salem's Asian Population
1 residents of Salem identify as Asian, or 0.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Salem roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Dakota (1.5% Asian). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Salem is ranked #160 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Salem is more Asian than neighboring Golden View Colony (0% Asian), Canistota (0% Asian), Canova (0% Asian), Spencer (0% Asian), and Bridgewater (0% Asian).
Salem's Hispanic Population
61 residents of Salem identify as Hispanic, or 4.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Salem roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of South Dakota (4.4% Hispanic). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Salem is ranked #105 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Salem is more Hispanic than neighboring Golden View Colony (0% Hispanic), Canistota (3.3% Hispanic), Canova (1.1% Hispanic), and Spencer (0% Hispanic). Salem is less Hispanic than neighboring Bridgewater (9% Hispanic).
Salem's Native American/Other Population
14 residents of Salem identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Salem slightly less than the Native American/Other share of the population of South Dakota (8.7% Native American/Other). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Salem is ranked #276 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Salem is more Native American/Other than neighboring Golden View Colony (0% Native American/Other), and Canova (0% Native American/Other). Salem is less Native American/Other than neighboring Canistota (3.8% Native American/Other), Spencer (2.9% Native American/Other), and Bridgewater (2.3% Native American/Other).
Salem's Multiracial Population
37 residents of Salem identify as Multiracial, or 2.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Salem roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Dakota (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Salem is ranked #237 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Salem is more Multiracial than neighboring Golden View Colony (0% Multiracial), Canova (0% Multiracial), and Spencer (0% Multiracial). Salem is less Multiracial than neighboring Canistota (4.6% Multiracial), and Bridgewater (4.1% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.