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42078

Salem, KY

Total Population
1,764
Median Household Income
$47,232
Median Home Value
$85,800
Median Rent
$644

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$47,232
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$85,800
100.1% above state median
Rent
$644
100% above state median
Median Age
46.9 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Salem, KY

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Mature population with median age of 46.9 years, likely more established households.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$47,232
-37.1% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-85,287,136
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.42 people

Total Households
703
Family Households
45.2%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
27.1%
#2 Industry
Manufacturing
23.8%
#3 Industry
Agriculture
15.0%
Total Employed Residents:361

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
7.0%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
14.6%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
1.6%
9 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:569
Commute Insights
0

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
94.3%
597 employed
Labor Force
633
36 unemployed
Median Age
46.9 years
Per Capita Income
$24,392
Poverty Rate
14.4%

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