Salem, GA

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Salem

Fickling Mill / Wesley

Ypsilanti / Olive Branch

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Salem

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

18.1%

Households with Children

14.1%

School Enrollment K-12

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 0.0%
School Age (5-17): 8.3%
Young Adults (18-34): 11.4%
Working Age (35-54): 24.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 28.1%
Seniors (65+): 27.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 39.8%
High School / GED: 24.3%
Some College or Associate's: 17.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 18.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 14.1%
Single Parents: 0.0%
Couples & Adults: 25.9%
Living Alone: 60.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino: 2.3%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 92.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 1.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 4.5%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 95.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 97.7%
Born in Other U.S. State: 0.0%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 97.7%
Spanish: 2.3%
European & Indo-European: 0.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 0.0%
Elementary (1-4): 0.0%
Middle School (5-8): 0.0%
High School (9-12): 8.3%
College / Graduate: 11.4%
Not Enrolled: 80.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources