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Salem (KY) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Salem, Kentucky

StateKentucky
Land Area (mi²)0.9 sq mi
Density (mi²)840.7/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-0.42% (-3)
Growth Since 20209.65% (63)
Rank in State286th
Rank in Country16986th

The population of Salem, KY in 2022 is estimated to be 716. This is a decrease of -0.42% (-3 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Salem by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Salem by Age

Salem Population Pyramid 2022
Salem Median Age
54.4
Total
43.2
Male
60.2
Female
Salem Sex Ratio
46.71%
305
Male
53.29%
348
Female
Salem Age Dependency Ratio
58.3
Old Age Dependency Ratio
29.3
Child Dependency Ratio
Salem Adults
551
Adults
(203 of whom are seniors) in Salem.

Population of Salem by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Salem

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 13.42%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 11.85%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 14.89%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Salem

While the overall poverty rate of Salem is 13.42%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (14.89%) is generally higher than the male poverty rate (11.85%).

Poverty Rate of Salem by Employment Status and Sex

5.21%
Female Employed
0%
Female Unemployed
2.5%
Male Employed
0%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Salem by Education

29.27%
Less Than 9th Grade
6.63%
High School
10.14%
Some College
0%
Bachelors or Greater