North Salem, IN Demographics

A map of North Salem's Population by Race

North Salem, Indiana has an estimated population of 741, a dramatic increase from the 464 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.2% White, 3.5% Hispanic, 2.3% Multiracial, 2.0% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of North Salem, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

North Salem has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Indiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In North Salem, that probability was 12.7% in 2020 and 14.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

North Salem is ranked the 421st most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). North Salem was ranked the 480th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

North Salem's White Population

683 residents of North Salem, or 92.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in North Salem is significantly higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. North Salem ranks 233rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Salem's White population has grown by an estimated 57.7%. White residents' share of North Salem's population has decreased from 93.3% to 92.2%.

North Salem is less White than neighboring Jamestown (93.8% White), Lizton (96.9% White), New Ross (93.4% White), Advance (97.2% White), and Heritage Lake (99.3% White).

North Salem's Black Population

0 residents of North Salem, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in North Salem is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. North Salem ranks 517th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Salem's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of North Salem's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

North Salem is less Black than neighboring Jamestown (3.6% Black).

North Salem's Asian Population

0 residents of North Salem, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in North Salem is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. North Salem ranks 492nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Salem's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of North Salem's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

North Salem is less Asian than neighboring Jamestown (0.2% Asian), New Ross (3.3% Asian), and Heritage Lake (0.1% Asian).

North Salem's Hispanic Population

26 residents of North Salem, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in North Salem is lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. North Salem ranks 651st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Salem's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 766.7%. Hispanic residents' share of North Salem's population has increased from 0.6% to 3.5%.

North Salem is more Hispanic than neighboring Jamestown (0.8% Hispanic), Lizton (0% Hispanic), New Ross (2.7% Hispanic), Advance (0.3% Hispanic), and Heritage Lake (0% Hispanic).

North Salem's Native American/Other Population

15 residents of North Salem, or 2.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in North Salem is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. North Salem ranks 17th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Salem's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 66.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of North Salem's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.0%.

North Salem is more Native American/Other than neighboring Jamestown (0% Native American/Other), Lizton (0% Native American/Other), New Ross (0% Native American/Other), Advance (0% Native American/Other), and Heritage Lake (0.5% Native American/Other).

North Salem's Multiracial Population

17 residents of North Salem, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in North Salem is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. North Salem ranks 224th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Salem's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 10.5%. Multiracial residents' share of North Salem's population has decreased from 4.1% to 2.3%.

North Salem is more Multiracial than neighboring Jamestown (1.6% Multiracial), New Ross (0.5% Multiracial), and Heritage Lake (0% Multiracial). North Salem is less Multiracial than neighboring Lizton (3.1% Multiracial), and Advance (2.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.