Salem County, Virginia
Salem County is home to 25,618 people. 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line, close to the Virginia rate (9.9%). The median household income is $66,725.
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| Measure | Value | Virginia | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,618 | 8,705,170 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $66,725 | $93,170 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 10.2% | 9.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 16.2% | 12.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 4.3% | 6.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.0% | 42.2% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $258,600 | $383,700 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $1,133 | $1,579 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 50.8% | 48.5% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 4.5% | 13.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 40.0 years | 39.0 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
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Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.