Virginia Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 25,618 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,765 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 32 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $66,725 |
| Per Capita Income | $39,370 |
| Median Home Value | $258,600 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,112 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,441 (58.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,815 (34.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 856 (7.7%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 10,256 |
| Average Household Size | 2.28 |
| Family Households | 6,328 (61.7%) |
The table below compares Salem (city) County to the other 133 counties / independent cities and county equivalents in 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 | # 70 | 48th |
| Population Density | # 23 | 83rd |
| Median Household Income | # 70 | 48th |
| Per Capita Income | # 58 | 57th |
| Diversity Index | # 94 | 30th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Virginia Census Data Comparison Tool.
