Salem City, Iowa
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 464 people, 202 households, and 124 families residing in the city. The population density was 763.7 people per square mile (294.87/kmē), giving it the 480th most densely populated city among the Iowa. There were 213 housing units at an average density of 349.2 per square mile (134.83/kmē). The average household size was 2.3 people, and the average family size was 2.98 people. In the city Age distribution was 23.7% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 19.6% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 109 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 102.3 females. The median age of the city's population was 39.9 years, the median age of male residents at 38.6 and the median age of female residents at 41.3. The racial makeup of the city was 97.41% White, 0% Black or African American, 0.22% American Indian, 0.43% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 1.72% from two or more races and 0.22% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $31500, it is the 314th lowest city by median household income in the U.S. state of Iowa. The median income for a family in the city was $42500, it is Iowa's 434th wealthiest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $18585, making it the 245th highest city by per capita income in Iowa. The median income is $21797, Median income for males is $24453, compared with $17167 for females.
In 2000, 97 pupils and students, of which 41.24% are male and 58.76% are female, 20.91% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 6.19% nursery or pri school, 0% kindergarten, 57.73% elementary school, 30.93% high school and 5.15% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 464 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 464 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 463 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 466 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 460 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 461 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 456 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 458 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 454 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 452 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 449 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| Kindergarten | 0 | ||
| Elementary school | 19 | 37 | 56 |
| High school | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| College or graduate school | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem city, Iowa | $31500 | $42500 | $18585 |
| Henry County, Iowa | $39087 | $46985 | $18192 |
| Iowa, United States | $39469 | $48005 | $19674 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |