Salem Cdp, Arkansas
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 2789 residents, 1069 households, and 857 families in the census designated place. The population density was 815.3 people per square mile (314.79/kmē), making it the 144th most densely populated census designated place in Arkansas. There were 1096 housing units at an average density of 320.5 per square mile (123.75/kmē). The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 2.94. In the Salem Cdp, 24.7% of the population was under the age of 18, 8% were 18 to 24, 29.2% were 25 to 44, 27.5% were 45 to 64, and 10.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 99.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.7 males. The median age of the census designated place's population was 38.6 years, the median age of male residents at 37.7 and the median age of female residents at 39.2. The racial or ethnic makeup of the census designated place was 2734 White, 9 Black or African American, 13 American Indian, 5 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 18 from two or more races and 10 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the census designated place was $44681, making its Arkansas's 16th highest census designated place by median household income. The median income for a family in the census designated place was $52216, it is Arkansas's 12th wealthiest census designated place by median family income. The per capita income for the census designated place was $21301, making it the 27th highest census designated place by per capita income in Arkansas. The median income is $26361, Males have a median income of $31345 versus $19606 for females.
In 2000, 770 pupils and students, of which 55.71% are male and 44.29% are female, 27.61% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 2.99% nursery or pri school, 5.45% kindergarten, 50% elementary school, 23.51% high school and 18.05% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 2645 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 2697 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 2707 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 2722 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 2743 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 2798 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 2868 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 3061 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 3327 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 3583 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 3813 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 23 | 23 | |
| Kindergarten | 13 | 29 | 42 |
| Elementary school | 212 | 173 | 385 |
| High school | 117 | 64 | 181 |
| College or graduate school | 87 | 52 | 139 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem CDP, Arkansas | $44681 | $52216 | $21301 |
| Saline County, Arkansas | $42569 | $48717 | $19214 |
| Arkansas, United States | $32182 | $38663 | $16904 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |