Salem, UT Demographics

A map of Salem's Population by Race

Salem, Utah had a population of 9,298 in 2020. It was 90.9% White, 0.5% Black, 0.4% Asian, 5.1% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 2.6% 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 333 places in Utah, Salem is the 69th 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

8,448 residents of Salem identify as White, or 90.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Salem larger than the White share of the population of Utah (75.4% White). Of the 333 places in Utah, Salem is ranked #107 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Salem is more White than neighboring Elk Ridge (90% White), Spanish Fork (80.2% White), and Payson (78.7% White). Salem is less White than neighboring Woodland Hills (92.6% White), and Benjamin (95.7% White).

Salem's Black Population

50 residents of Salem identify as Black, or 0.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Salem roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Utah (1.1% Black). Of the 333 places in Utah, Salem is ranked #83 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Salem is more Black than neighboring Elk Ridge (0.3% Black), Payson (0.4% Black), and Benjamin (0.1% Black). Salem is less Black than neighboring Woodland Hills (0.7% Black).

Salem's Asian Population

34 residents of Salem identify as Asian, or 0.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Salem roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Utah (2.4% Asian). Of the 333 places in Utah, Salem is ranked #159 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Salem is more Asian than neighboring Benjamin (0.1% Asian). Salem is less Asian than neighboring Woodland Hills (0.5% Asian), Elk Ridge (0.6% Asian), and Spanish Fork (0.6% Asian).

Salem's Hispanic Population

478 residents of Salem identify as Hispanic, or 5.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Salem slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Utah (15.1% Hispanic). Of the 333 places in Utah, Salem is ranked #202 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Salem is more Hispanic than neighboring Woodland Hills (4% Hispanic), Elk Ridge (5% Hispanic), and Benjamin (2.8% Hispanic). Salem is less Hispanic than neighboring Spanish Fork (13.9% Hispanic), and Payson (17% Hispanic).

Salem's Native American/Other Population

48 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 Utah (2.4% Native American/Other). Of the 333 places in Utah, Salem is ranked #232 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Salem is less Native American/Other than neighboring Elk Ridge (0.9% Native American/Other), Spanish Fork (1.5% Native American/Other), Payson (1% Native American/Other), and Benjamin (0.7% Native American/Other).

Salem's Multiracial Population

240 residents of Salem identify as Multiracial, or 2.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Salem roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Utah (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 333 places in Utah, Salem is ranked #178 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Salem is more Multiracial than neighboring Woodland Hills (1.6% Multiracial), Payson (2.5% Multiracial), and Benjamin (0.7% Multiracial). Salem is less Multiracial than neighboring Elk Ridge (3.2% Multiracial), and Spanish Fork (3.3% Multiracial).

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