Salem, IN Demographics

A map of Salem's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	6,171	5,942	95.1%	93.3%
Hispanic	177	84	2.7%	1.3%
Multiracial	130	236	2.0%	3.7%
Black	8	31	0.1%	0.5%
Native American/Other	3	34	0.0%	0.5%
Asian	0	44	0.0%	0.7%

Salem, Indiana has an estimated population of 6,489, a slight increase from the 6,371 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.1% White, 2.7% Hispanic, 2.0% Multiracial, 0.1% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Salem, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Salem has become less 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 Salem, that probability was 12.8% in 2020 and 9.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Salem is ranked the 109th 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). Salem was ranked the 109th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Salem's White Population

6,171 residents of Salem, or 95.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Salem is significantly higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Salem ranks 239th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salem's White population has grown by an estimated 3.9%. White residents' share of Salem's population has increased from 93.3% to 95.1%.

Salem is more White than neighboring New Pekin (90.2% White), Campbellsburg (93.7% White), and Livonia (93.7% White). Salem is less White than neighboring Fredericksburg (100% White), and Palmyra (97.4% White).

Salem's Black Population

8 residents of Salem, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Salem is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Salem ranks 349th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salem's Black population has declined by an estimated 74.2%. Black residents' share of Salem's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Salem is more Black than neighboring New Pekin (0% Black), Campbellsburg (0% Black), Livonia (0% Black), Fredericksburg (0% Black), and Palmyra (0% Black).

Salem's Asian Population

0 residents of Salem, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Salem is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Salem ranks 203rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salem's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Salem's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Salem is less Asian than neighboring New Pekin (0.6% Asian), and Palmyra (0.2% Asian).

Salem's Hispanic Population

177 residents of Salem, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Salem is lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Salem ranks 567th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salem's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 110.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Salem's population has increased from 1.3% to 2.7%.

Salem is more Hispanic than neighboring Fredericksburg (0% Hispanic), and Palmyra (0.4% Hispanic). Salem is less Hispanic than neighboring New Pekin (5.9% Hispanic), Campbellsburg (4.6% Hispanic), and Livonia (5.3% Hispanic).

Salem's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Salem, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Salem is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Salem ranks 259th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salem's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 91.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Salem's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Salem is less Native American/Other than neighboring Palmyra (0.2% Native American/Other).

Salem's Multiracial Population

130 residents of Salem, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Salem is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Salem ranks 294th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salem's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 44.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Salem's population has decreased from 3.7% to 2.0%.

Salem is more Multiracial than neighboring Campbellsburg (1.7% Multiracial), Livonia (1.1% Multiracial), Fredericksburg (0% Multiracial), and Palmyra (1.7% Multiracial). Salem is less Multiracial than neighboring New Pekin (3.4% 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.