Economy & Jobs — Salem, Indiana
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $56,538 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$59,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $25,661 |
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| Poverty Rate | 25.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 3,206 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 23.4% |
| Education Healthcare | 20.3% |
| Retail | 16.2% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Physician Offices | 13 |
| Insurance Agencies | 12 |
| Fast Food | 12 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 11 |
| Auto Repair | 8 |
| Gas Stations | 7 |
| General Merchandise | 7 |
| Law Offices | 7 |
| Dental Offices | 6 |
| Real Estate Offices | 5 |
| Liquor Stores | 4 |
| Grocery Stores | 3 |
| New Car Dealers | 3 |
| Beauty Salons | 3 |
| Funeral Homes | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
