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Population of Salem, Oregon

StateOregon
Land Area (mi²)48.7 sq mi
Density (mi²)3,690.9/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate1.18% (2090)
Growth Since 20204.6% (7909)
Rank in State3rd
Rank in Country154th

The population of Salem, OR in 2022 is estimated to be 179,715. This is an increase of 1.18% (2090 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population in Metro Area of Salem by Year

2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.

YearPopulationGrowthGrowth Rate

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
35.9
Total
34.5
Male
37.2
Female
Salem Sex Ratio
50.64%
86,996
Male
49.36%
84,810
Female
Salem Age Dependency Ratio
24
Old Age Dependency Ratio
38.8
Child Dependency Ratio
Salem Adults
130,828
Adults
(25,334 of whom are seniors) in Salem.

Population of Salem by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate