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The City of Salem had a population of 1,629 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Salem is located at latitude 39.2829 and longitude -80.559 in Harrison County. The formal boundaries for the City of Salem encompass a land area of 1.34 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Harrison County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The City of Salem has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Salem is located within Southwest District, a minor civil division (MCD) of Harrison County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,629 (100%) |
| Population Density | 802 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 14 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $38,529 |
| Per Capita Income | $21,304 |
| Median Home Value | $77,800 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 735 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 403 (54.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 175 (23.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 157 (21.4%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 578 |
| Average Household Size | 2.32 |
| Family Households | 271 (46.9%) |
The table below compares Salem to the other 439 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in West Virginia by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 91 | 79th |
| Population Density | # 196 | 55th |
| Median Household Income | # 346 | 21st |
| Per Capita Income | # 344 | 22nd |
| Diversity Index | # 190 | 57th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE West Virginia Census Data Comparison Tool.
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