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Salem (NM) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Salem, New Mexico

StateNew Mexico
Land Area (mi²)1.2 sq mi
Density (mi²)640.8/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-1.79% (-14)
Growth Since 202031.23% (183)
Rank in State164th
Rank in Country16522th

The population of Salem, NM in 2022 is estimated to be 769. This is a decrease of -1.79% (-14 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
24.7
Total
42.4
Male
14.4
Female
Salem Sex Ratio
24.74%
145
Male
75.26%
441
Female
Salem Age Dependency Ratio
13.4
Old Age Dependency Ratio
87.3
Child Dependency Ratio
Salem Adults
331
Adults
(39 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
  • 91.64%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 66.21%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 100%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Salem

While the overall poverty rate of Salem is 91.64%, 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 (100%) is generally lower than the male poverty rate (66.21%).

Poverty Rate of Salem by Employment Status and Sex

100%
Female Employed
100%
Female Unemployed
0%
Male Employed
100%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Salem by Education

78.13%
Less Than 9th Grade
100%
High School
0%
Some College
0%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Salem

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Salem

The most common language spoken in Salem is Spanish, with 100% of people speaking Spanish. In addition, 0% of people speak Only English, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Salem by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Salem, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Salem by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree00%
Bachelors Degree00%
Associates Degree00%
Some College00%
High School Graduate5018.25%
9th to 12th Grade4014.6%
Less Than 9th Grade18467.15%

Employment of Salem by Education

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Employment of Salem by Age

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate
63.4%
Labor Force Participation
29.9%
Employment Rate
52.9%
Unemployment Rate

Employment of Salem by Race

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Marital Status of Salem

Marriage Rates

  • 71%

    Overall Marriage Rate

  • 100%

    Male Marriage Rate

  • 48.4%

    Female Marriage Rate

Salem Marriage

In Salem, 100% of males have never been married, a higher rate than females who have never been married.

Females are more likely to be married at age 35-44, while males are more likely to be married at age 35-44.

Households and Families of Salem

Salem Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Salem Household Types

Type
Owner
Renter
59.8%

Rate of Home Ownership

Households of Salem by Type

3.3
Average Family Size
2.45
Average Family Size
Type
Count
PercentageOwned
Streets