Salem, NM Demographics

A map of Salem's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	895	775	97.7%	97.2%
White	21	19	2.3%	2.4%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Native American/Other	0	1	0.0%	0.1%
Multiracial	0	2	0.0%	0.3%

Salem, New Mexico has an estimated population of 916, a large increase from the 797 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 97.7% Hispanic, 2.3% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. 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 slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New Mexico 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 5.4% in 2020 and 4.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Salem is ranked the 169th most populous place in New Mexico, out of 528 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 187th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Salem's White Population

21 residents of Salem, or 2.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Salem is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Salem ranks 469th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salem's White population has grown by an estimated 10.5%. White residents' share of Salem's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.3%.

Salem is more White than neighboring Placitas CDP (Doña Ana County) (0% White), Garfield (0% White), Rodey (0% White), and Rincon (0% White). Salem is less White than neighboring Hatch (11.3% White).

Salem's Black Population

0 residents of Salem, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Salem is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Salem ranks 304th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

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

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 comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Salem ranks 291st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

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

Salem's Hispanic Population

895 residents of Salem, or 97.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Salem is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Salem ranks 5th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salem's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 15.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Salem's population has increased from 97.2% to 97.7%.

Salem is more Hispanic than neighboring Hatch (88.7% Hispanic), Garfield (91.8% Hispanic), and Rodey (0% Hispanic). Salem is less Hispanic than neighboring Placitas CDP (Doña Ana County) (100% Hispanic), and Rincon (100% Hispanic).

Salem's Native American/Other Population

0 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 lower than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Salem ranks 445th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salem's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Salem's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Salem is less Native American/Other than neighboring Garfield (8.2% Native American/Other).

Salem's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Salem, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Salem is slightly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Salem ranks 472nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salem's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Salem's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

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.