Salem, New Jersey

Population Data for Salem, NJ:

Population – 11844
Male – 46.99 %
Female – 53.01 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 64.20 %
Hispanic – 2.95 %
African American – 31.96 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.47 %
Asian – 0.30 %

Geographic Data for Salem, New Jersey:

Population Density – 126.93 per sq. mi
Elevation – 19 ft.
Time Zone – Eastern (GMT -5)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Salem:

In Elementary School – 1,590 (50.33 %)
In High School – 735 (23.27 %)
In College – 428 (13.55 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 650 (8.48 %)
Associate’s Degree – 434 (5.66 %)
Some College, No Degree – 1,333 (17.39 %)
High School Graduate – 3,049 (39.78 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 729 (9.51 %)

Employment and Household Data for Salem, NJ:

Percentage of People Employed – 54.07 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 3.85 %
Unemployment Level – 6.65 %

Median Household Income – $37,114.00
Average Household Size – 2.49

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 29.93 %
2 Vehicles – 29.93 %
3 or more Vehicles – 11.61 %

Average Cost to Rent in Salem - $505 per month