Demographics & People — Salem, New Jersey
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 5,315 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~5,300 |
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| Median Age | 36.9 |
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| Total Households | 2,216 |
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| Family Households | 1,135 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.39 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.5549 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,829 |
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| Black or African American | 3,023 |
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| Asian | 25 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 465 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 2,944 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,335 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 542 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 411 |
| Italian | 362 |
| Irish | 345 |
| German | 294 |
| English | 288 |
| Polish | 87 |
| Welsh | 71 |
Language
| English Only | 4,323 |
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| Spanish | 320 |
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| Population 5+ | 4,701 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 181 |
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| Population 18+ | 3,705 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 28.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 8.5% |
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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, New Jersey.
