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Salem (SD) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Salem, South Dakota

StateSouth Dakota
Land Area (mi²)1.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)1,056.5/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-0.15% (-2)
Growth Since 202011.67% (138)
Rank in State54th
Rank in Country13303th

The population of Salem, SD in 2022 is estimated to be 1,321. This is a decrease of -0.15% (-2 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
47
Total
39.8
Male
53.7
Female
Salem Sex Ratio
54.1%
640
Male
45.9%
543
Female
Salem Age Dependency Ratio
53.7
Old Age Dependency Ratio
56.8
Child Dependency Ratio
Salem Adults
864
Adults
(302 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
  • 5.87%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 4.7%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 7.3%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Salem

While the overall poverty rate of Salem is 5.87%, 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 (7.3%) is generally higher than the male poverty rate (4.7%).

Poverty Rate of Salem by Employment Status and Sex

3.38%
Female Employed
0%
Female Unemployed
4.61%
Male Employed
0%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Salem by Education

7.89%
Less Than 9th Grade
9.12%
High School
4.47%
Some College
6.21%
Bachelors or Greater