Economy & Jobs — Salem, Ohio
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $47,073 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$57,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $30,659 |
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| Poverty Rate | 21.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 6.2% |
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| In Labor Force | 6,276 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 26.0% |
| Arts Food | 19.1% |
| Education Healthcare | 17.2% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 82 |
| Physician Offices | 51 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 48 |
| Gas Stations | 35 |
| Insurance Agencies | 34 |
| General Merchandise | 31 |
| Commercial Banks | 30 |
| Auto Repair | 25 |
| Law Offices | 22 |
| Dental Offices | 21 |
| Grocery Stores | 19 |
| Child Day Care | 19 |
| Convenience Stores | 14 |
| Coffee Shops | 14 |
| Beauty Salons | 13 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
