Salem, UT Demographics

A map of Salem's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	9,169	8,448	88.8%	90.9%
Hispanic	689	478	6.7%	5.1%
Multiracial	420	240	4.1%	2.6%
Black	27	50	0.3%	0.5%
Asian	13	34	0.1%	0.4%
Native American/Other	6	48	0.1%	0.5%

Salem, Utah has an estimated population of 10,324, a large increase from the 9,298 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.8% White, 6.7% Hispanic, 4.1% Multiracial, 0.3% Black, 0.1% Asian, and 0.1% 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Utah 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 17.1% in 2020 and 20.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Salem is ranked the 67th most populous place in Utah, out of 334 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 69th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Salem's White Population

9,169 residents of Salem, or 88.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Salem is considerably higher than in Utah overall, where 74.7% of the population is White. Salem ranks 109th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salem's White population has grown by an estimated 8.5%. White residents' share of Salem's population has decreased from 90.9% to 88.8%.

Salem is more White than neighboring Spanish Fork (80% White), and Payson (76.8% White). Salem is less White than neighboring Woodland Hills (89% White), Elk Ridge (92.9% White), and Benjamin (95.9% White).

Salem's Black Population

27 residents of Salem, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Salem is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 1.1% of the population is Black. Salem ranks 86th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salem's Black population has declined by an estimated 46.0%. Black residents' share of Salem's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Salem is more Black than neighboring Benjamin (0% Black). Salem is less Black than neighboring Woodland Hills (0.6% Black), Elk Ridge (0.4% Black), Spanish Fork (0.7% Black), and Payson (1.1% Black).

Salem's Asian Population

13 residents of Salem, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Salem is slightly lower than in Utah overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Salem ranks 176th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salem's Asian population has declined by an estimated 61.8%. Asian residents' share of Salem's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Salem is more Asian than neighboring Benjamin (0% Asian). Salem is less Asian than neighboring Woodland Hills (0.7% Asian), Elk Ridge (0.4% Asian), Spanish Fork (0.4% Asian), and Payson (0.2% Asian).

Salem's Hispanic Population

689 residents of Salem, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Salem is lower than in Utah overall, where 15.9% of the population is Hispanic. Salem ranks 202nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salem's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 44.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Salem's population has increased from 5.1% to 6.7%.

Salem is more Hispanic than neighboring Elk Ridge (4.2% Hispanic), and Benjamin (4.1% Hispanic). Salem is less Hispanic than neighboring Woodland Hills (7.6% Hispanic), Spanish Fork (14.4% Hispanic), and Payson (17.9% Hispanic).

Salem's Native American/Other Population

6 residents of Salem, or 0.1% 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 Utah overall, where 1.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Salem ranks 239th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salem's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 87.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Salem's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Salem is more Native American/Other than neighboring Elk Ridge (0% Native American/Other), and Benjamin (0% Native American/Other). Salem is less Native American/Other than neighboring Woodland Hills (0.5% Native American/Other), Spanish Fork (0.8% Native American/Other), and Payson (1.2% Native American/Other).

Salem's Multiracial Population

420 residents of Salem, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Salem is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Salem ranks 186th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salem's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 75.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Salem's population has increased from 2.6% to 4.1%.

Salem is more Multiracial than neighboring Woodland Hills (1.5% Multiracial), Elk Ridge (2% Multiracial), Spanish Fork (3.8% Multiracial), Payson (2.8% Multiracial), and Benjamin (0% 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.