Demographics & People — Salem, Indiana
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 6,484 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~6,500 |
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| Median Age | 43.1 |
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| Total Households | 2,616 |
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| Family Households | 1,551 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.37 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0473 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6,165 |
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| Black or African American | 8 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 145 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 2,656 |
| American | 1,148 |
| Other groups | 704 |
| English | 659 |
| German | 581 |
| Irish | 504 |
| European | 175 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 159 |
| Lithuanian | 128 |
| French (except Basque) | 124 |
Language
| English Only | 6,238 |
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| Spanish | 43 |
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| Population 5+ | 6,281 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 513 |
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| Population 18+ | 4,991 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 8.8% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Salem, Indiana.
