Demographics & People — Salem, Massachusetts
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 44,241 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~46,100 |
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| Median Age | 39.3 |
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| Total Households | 19,789 |
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| Family Households | 10,465 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.16 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 33,262 |
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| Black or African American | 2,403 |
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| Asian | 1,444 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 8,597 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 10,975 |
| Irish | 10,042 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 8,557 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 8,473 |
| Italian | 5,418 |
| Hispanic: Dominican (Dominican Republic) | 4,684 |
| English | 4,301 |
| German | 2,471 |
| French (except Basque) | 2,326 |
| Polish | 2,098 |
Language
| English Only | 32,940 |
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| Spanish | 5,489 |
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| Population 5+ | 42,550 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,444 |
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| Population 18+ | 37,582 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 28.5 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 21.6% |
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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, Massachusetts.
