Economy & Jobs — Salem, New Jersey
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $38,721 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$46,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $24,371 |
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| Poverty Rate | 24.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 10.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 2,236 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 29.6% |
| Manufacturing | 12.8% |
| Arts Food | 11.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 38 |
| Physician Offices | 33 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 28 |
| Auto Repair | 27 |
| Beauty Salons | 22 |
| Commercial Banks | 20 |
| Dental Offices | 17 |
| Law Offices | 16 |
| Convenience Stores | 14 |
| Insurance Agencies | 13 |
| Coffee Shops | 13 |
| Gas Stations | 11 |
| Grocery Stores | 10 |
| Liquor Stores | 9 |
| General Merchandise | 9 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
