Salem, WV Demographics

A map of Salem's Population by Race

Salem, West Virginia had a population of 1,529 in 2020. It was 87.6% White, 4.6% Black, 0.5% Asian, 3.4% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 3.5% 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 439 places in West Virginia, Salem is the 95th 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

1,339 residents of Salem identify as White, or 87.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Salem roughly similar to the White share of the population of West Virginia (89.1% White). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Salem is ranked #361 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Salem is less White than neighboring Wolf Summit (93% White), Reynoldsville (92.6% White), Wallace (92.5% White), West Milford (96.2% White), and West Union (93.1% White).

Salem's Black Population

71 residents of Salem identify as Black, or 4.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Salem roughly similar to the Black share of the population of West Virginia (3.6% Black). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Salem is ranked #75 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Salem is more Black than neighboring Wolf Summit (1.9% Black), Reynoldsville (0.9% Black), Wallace (1% Black), West Milford (0.2% Black), and West Union (0.2% Black).

Salem's Asian Population

8 residents of Salem identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Salem roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of West Virginia (0.8% Asian). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Salem is ranked #105 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Salem is more Asian than neighboring Reynoldsville (0% Asian), Wallace (0% Asian), and West Union (0.2% Asian). Salem is less Asian than neighboring West Milford (0.7% Asian).

Salem's Hispanic Population

52 residents of Salem identify as Hispanic, or 3.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Salem roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of West Virginia (1.9% Hispanic). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Salem is ranked #21 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Salem is more Hispanic than neighboring Wolf Summit (0% Hispanic), Reynoldsville (0.3% Hispanic), Wallace (3% Hispanic), West Milford (0.9% Hispanic), and West Union (1.1% Hispanic).

Salem's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Salem identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Salem roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of West Virginia (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Salem is ranked #219 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Salem is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wolf Summit (0% Native American/Other), and Wallace (0% Native American/Other). Salem is less Native American/Other than neighboring West Milford (0.4% Native American/Other).

Salem's Multiracial Population

54 residents of Salem identify as Multiracial, or 3.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Salem roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of West Virginia (4% Multiracial). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Salem is ranked #230 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Salem is more Multiracial than neighboring West Milford (1.6% Multiracial). Salem is less Multiracial than neighboring Wolf Summit (4.7% Multiracial), Reynoldsville (5.9% Multiracial), and West Union (5.2% Multiracial).

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