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Salem, North Carolina - Basic Facts

The Salem Census Designated Place had a population of 2,302 as of July 1, 2020. Salem ranks in the lower quartile for Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in North Carolina. See peer rankings below.

The primary coordinate point for Salem is located at latitude 35.6987 and longitude -81.697 in Burke County. The formal boundaries for the Salem Census Designated Place encompass a land area of 4.29 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Burke County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5). The elevation is 1,217 feet.

The Salem Census Designated Place (GNIS ID: 2402818) has a U1 Census Class Code which indicates a census designated place with an official federally recognized name. It also has a Functional Status Code of "S" which identifies a statistical entity.

The Salem Census Designated Place is located within Township of Morganton, a minor civil division (MCD) of Burke County.


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Salem, NC Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2020)

POPULATION

Total Population 2,302 (100%)
Population in Households 2,302 (100.0%)
Population in Families 1,885 (81.9%)
Population in Group Quarters1 0
Population Density 536
Diversity Index2 26
 
 

INCOME

Median Household Income $50,765
Average Household Income $64,583
% of Income for Mortgage4 11%
Per Capita Income $27,139
Wealth Index5 61
 

HOUSING

Total HU (Housing Units) 1,097 (100%)
Owner Occupied HU 775 (70.6%)
Renter Occupied HU 217 (19.8%)
Vacant Housing Units 104 ( 9.5%)
Median Home Value $127,338
Average Home Value $168,540
Housing Affordability Index3 243
 

HOUSEHOLDS

Total Households 993
Average Household Size 2.32
Family Households 680
Average Family Size 3
NOTES
  1. Group Quarters - a place where people live or stay in a group living arrangement. Includes college residents halls, nursing facilities, military barracks, and correctional facilities.
  2. The Diversity Index is a scale of 0 to 100 that represents the likelihood that two persons, chosen at random from the same area, belong to different races or ethnic groups. If an area's entire population belongs to one race AND one ethnic group, then the area has zero diversity. An area's diversity index increases to 100 when the population is evenly divided into two or more race/ethnic groups.
  3. The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
  4. The % of Income for Mortgage quantifies the percentage of median household income dedicated to mortgage payments on a home priced at the median value (assuming a 30-year mortgage and a 20% down payment).
  5. The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level.

GROWTH RATE / YEAR

 2010-2020 2020-2025
Population 0.36% 0.35%
Households 0.46% 0.38%
Families 0.64% 0.32%
Median Household Income   0.8%
Per Capita Income   1.27%
Owner Occupied HU   0.33%

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Salem, NC - Peer Comparisons by Rank and Percentile

The table below compares Salem to the other 739 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in North Carolina by rank and percentile using July 1, 2020 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 # 299 60th
Population Density # 437 41st
Median Household Income # 303 59th
Housing Affordability Index # 578 78th
Per Capita Income # 297 60th
Diversity Index # 591 20th

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