Salem city, Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Salem city
- State
- Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 51775
- State FIPS
- 51
- County FIPS
- 775
Geography
- Land Area
- 14.52 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.11 sq mi
- Total Area
- 14.62 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.285333
- Longitude
- -80.055241
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 24,865
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 19,956
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 23,893 | 96.1% |
| Hispanic | 971 | 3.9% |
| White | 20,985 | 84.4% |
| Black | 2,138 | 8.6% |
| Asian | 259 | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 58 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 53 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 19,382 | 97.1% |
| Hispanic | 574 | 2.9% |
| White | 17,376 | 87.1% |
| Black | 1,575 | 7.9% |
| Asian | 275 | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 96 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 54 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 25,618
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $69,664
- Poverty Rate
- 9.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,391
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 21,128 | 82.5% |
| Black | 2,217 | 8.7% |
| Asian | 503 | 2.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 16,951
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 7,020 | 41.4% |
| Republican | 6,182 | 36.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 3,749 | 22.1% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 7,767 | 45.8% |
| Female | 9,183 | 54.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 14,719 | 86.8% |
| Hispanic | 405 | 2.4% |
| Black | 307 | 1.8% |
| Asian | 229 | 1.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 8,239
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 48.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 7,353 | 50.0% |
| Hispanic | 142 | 35.1% |
| Black | 68 | 22.1% |
| Asian | 80 | 34.9% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,839 | 49.4% |
| Female | 4,400 | 47.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,402 (25.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 5,656 (33.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 11,112
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $254,422
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,102
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 76.3%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 10.8%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 32.0%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.