Salem, NJ Demographics

A map of Salem's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	3,041	3,098	57.1%	58.5%
White	1,548	1,290	29.1%	24.4%
Hispanic	462	618	8.7%	11.7%
Multiracial	214	220	4.0%	4.2%
Asian	47	29	0.9%	0.5%
Native American/Other	10	41	0.2%	0.8%

Salem, New Jersey has an estimated population of 5,322, a less than 1% change from the 5,296 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 57.1% Black, 29.1% White, 8.7% Hispanic, 4.0% Multiracial, 0.9% Asian, and 0.2% 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 is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New Jersey 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 58.3% in 2020 and 58.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Salem is ranked the 284th most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 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 279th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Salem's White Population

1,548 residents of Salem, or 29.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Salem is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Salem ranks 653rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salem's White population has grown by an estimated 20.0%. White residents' share of Salem's population has increased from 24.4% to 29.1%.

Salem is less White than neighboring Hancocks Bridge (90.9% White), Quinton (80.8% White), Pennsville (84.4% White), Port Penn (100% White), and Alloway (83.6% White).

Salem's Black Population

3,041 residents of Salem, or 57.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Salem is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Salem ranks 5th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salem's Black population has declined by an estimated 1.8%. Black residents' share of Salem's population has decreased from 58.5% to 57.1%.

Salem is more Black than neighboring Hancocks Bridge (0% Black), Quinton (5.6% Black), Pennsville (3.2% Black), Port Penn (0% Black), and Alloway (1.8% Black).

Salem's Asian Population

47 residents of Salem, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Salem is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Salem ranks 636th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salem's Asian population has grown by an estimated 62.1%. Asian residents' share of Salem's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Salem is more Asian than neighboring Hancocks Bridge (0% Asian), Pennsville (0.4% Asian), Port Penn (0% Asian), and Alloway (0% Asian). Salem is less Asian than neighboring Quinton (9.7% Asian).

Salem's Hispanic Population

462 residents of Salem, or 8.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Salem is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Salem ranks 267th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salem's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 25.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Salem's population has decreased from 11.7% to 8.7%.

Salem is more Hispanic than neighboring Quinton (0% Hispanic), Pennsville (6.9% Hispanic), and Port Penn (0% Hispanic). Salem is less Hispanic than neighboring Hancocks Bridge (9.1% Hispanic), and Alloway (10.2% Hispanic).

Salem's Native American/Other Population

10 residents of Salem, or 0.2% 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 New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Salem ranks 214th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salem's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 75.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Salem's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.2%.

Salem is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hancocks Bridge (0% Native American/Other), Quinton (0% Native American/Other), Port Penn (0% Native American/Other), and Alloway (0% Native American/Other). Salem is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pennsville (1.2% Native American/Other).

Salem's Multiracial Population

214 residents of Salem, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Salem is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Salem ranks 150th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salem's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 2.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Salem's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.0%.

Salem is more Multiracial than neighboring Hancocks Bridge (0% Multiracial), Quinton (3.9% Multiracial), Pennsville (3.9% Multiracial), and Port Penn (0% Multiracial). Salem is less Multiracial than neighboring Alloway (4.3% 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.