Salem, NY Demographics

A map of Salem's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	703	765	91.3%	94.3%
Multiracial	30	24	3.9%	3.0%
Native American/Other	14	2	1.8%	0.2%
Hispanic	12	17	1.6%	2.1%
Black	11	3	1.4%	0.4%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Salem, New York has an estimated population of 770, a decrease from the 811 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.3% White, 3.9% Multiracial, 1.8% Native American/Other, 1.6% Hispanic, 1.4% Black, and 0.0% Asian. 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 considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York 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 10.9% in 2020 and 16.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Salem is ranked the 923rd most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 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 912th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Salem's White Population

703 residents of Salem, or 91.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Salem is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Salem ranks 135th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salem's White population has declined by an estimated 8.1%. White residents' share of Salem's population has decreased from 94.3% to 91.3%.

Salem is more White than neighboring Arlington (83.7% White). Salem is less White than neighboring Cambridge (93.1% White), Argyle (97.2% White), Greenwich (95.1% White), and West Pawlet (99.5% White).

Salem's Black Population

11 residents of Salem, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Salem is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Salem ranks 1060th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salem's Black population has grown by an estimated 266.7%. Black residents' share of Salem's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.4%.

Salem is more Black than neighboring Argyle (0% Black), Greenwich (0.4% Black), West Pawlet (0% Black), and Arlington (0.9% Black). Salem is less Black than neighboring Cambridge (1.8% 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 lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Salem ranks 1147th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 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 is less Asian than neighboring Cambridge (1.7% Asian), Greenwich (0.8% Asian), West Pawlet (0.5% Asian), and Arlington (0.2% Asian).

Salem's Hispanic Population

12 residents of Salem, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Salem is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Salem ranks 1012th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salem's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 29.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Salem's population has decreased from 2.1% to 1.6%.

Salem is more Hispanic than neighboring Argyle (0% Hispanic), Greenwich (1% Hispanic), and West Pawlet (0% Hispanic). Salem is less Hispanic than neighboring Cambridge (3.3% Hispanic), and Arlington (11% Hispanic).

Salem's Native American/Other Population

14 residents of Salem, or 1.8% 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 York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Salem ranks 1063rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salem's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 600.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Salem's population has increased from 0.2% to 1.8%.

Salem is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cambridge (0% Native American/Other), Argyle (0% Native American/Other), Greenwich (0.2% Native American/Other), West Pawlet (0% Native American/Other), and Arlington (1.2% Native American/Other).

Salem's Multiracial Population

30 residents of Salem, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Salem is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Salem ranks 787th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salem's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 25.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Salem's population has increased from 3.0% to 3.9%.

Salem is more Multiracial than neighboring Cambridge (0.2% Multiracial), Argyle (2.8% Multiracial), Greenwich (2.5% Multiracial), West Pawlet (0% Multiracial), and Arlington (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.