Demographics & People — Salem, Ohio
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 11,805 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~11,600 |
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| Median Age | 42.0 |
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| Total Households | 5,109 |
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| Family Households | 2,709 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.25 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0321 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 11,359 |
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| Black or African American | 44 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 144 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 3,503 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,030 |
| Irish | 2,362 |
| Italian | 1,472 |
| English | 1,062 |
| American | 989 |
| Other groups | 973 |
| French (except Basque) | 499 |
| Scottish | 449 |
| Polish | 252 |
Language
| English Only | 11,087 |
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| Spanish | 125 |
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| Population 5+ | 11,304 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 817 |
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| Population 18+ | 9,816 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 21.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 2.9% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Salem, Ohio.
