South Salem, OH Demographics

A map of South Salem's Population by Race

South Salem, Ohio has an estimated population of 185, a large decrease from the 219 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.2% White, 2.2% Multiracial, 1.6% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Salem, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Salem has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Ohio overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In South Salem, that probability was 19.9% in 2020 and 7.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Salem is ranked the 1132nd most populous place in Ohio, out of 1,265 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). South Salem was ranked the 1100th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Salem's White Population

178 residents of South Salem, or 96.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Salem is significantly higher than in Ohio overall, where 75.8% of the population is White. South Salem ranks 827th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Salem's White population has declined by an estimated 8.7%. White residents' share of South Salem's population has increased from 89.0% to 96.2%.

South Salem is more White than neighboring Greenfield (85.5% White), Bainbridge (96.1% White), and Frankfort (95.1% White). South Salem is less White than neighboring Good Hope (100% White), and Bourneville (100% White).

South Salem's Black Population

0 residents of South Salem, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Salem is considerably lower than in Ohio overall, where 12% of the population is Black. South Salem ranks 1028th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

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

South Salem is less Black than neighboring Greenfield (6.5% Black), Bainbridge (1.3% Black), and Frankfort (1.1% Black).

South Salem's Asian Population

0 residents of South Salem, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Salem is slightly lower than in Ohio overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. South Salem ranks 556th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Salem's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of South Salem's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

South Salem is less Asian than neighboring Greenfield (0.5% Asian).

South Salem's Hispanic Population

3 residents of South Salem, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Salem is slightly lower than in Ohio overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. South Salem ranks 862nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Salem's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of South Salem's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

South Salem is more Hispanic than neighboring Bainbridge (0% Hispanic), Good Hope (0% Hispanic), Frankfort (0.2% Hispanic), and Bourneville (0% Hispanic). South Salem is less Hispanic than neighboring Greenfield (3.3% Hispanic).

South Salem's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of South 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 South Salem is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. South Salem ranks 1045th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

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

South Salem is less Native American/Other than neighboring Greenfield (0.5% Native American/Other), and Frankfort (0.3% Native American/Other).

South Salem's Multiracial Population

4 residents of South Salem, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Salem is slightly lower than in Ohio overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. South Salem ranks 14th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Salem's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 80.0%. Multiracial residents' share of South Salem's population has decreased from 9.1% to 2.2%.

South Salem is more Multiracial than neighboring Good Hope (0% Multiracial), and Bourneville (0% Multiracial). South Salem is less Multiracial than neighboring Greenfield (3.8% Multiracial), Bainbridge (2.6% Multiracial), and Frankfort (3.3% 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.