Salem, NJ

City

Overview of Salem

Total Population

5,322

Median Household Income

$38,721

Median Home Value

$79,800

% 30+ Min Commute

25.6%

Median Gross Rent

$1,075

Employment Rate

88.4%

Poverty Rate

24.8%

Bachelor's or Higher

14.9%

Educational Attainment

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

Less than High School: 19.1%
High School / GED: 41.3%
Some College or Associate's: 24.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 14.9%

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: 29.1%
Hispanic or Latino: 8.7%
Asian: 0.9%
Black or African American: 57.1%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.2%
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

Nearby Neighborhoods in Salem

Neighborhood

Salem, NJ

Acton / Slapes Corner

Sinnickson Landing / Moores Corner

Fort Mott / Penn Beach

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