Salem City, West Virginia
As of the census of 2000, there were 2006 people in the city, organized into 744 households, and 413 families residing in the city. The population density was 1451 people per square mile (560.23/kmē), it would be the 101st most densely populated city in the U.S. state of West Virginia. There were 858 housing units at an average density of 621.7 per square mile (240.04/kmē). The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.92. In the city the population was spread out, with 18.3% under the age of 18, 25.2% from 18 to 24, 21% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 17.1% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 99.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105 males. The median age of the city's population was 30.6 years, The median age of males and females living in Salem City was 24.8 and 38 years respectively. The racial makeup of the city was 87.39% White, 2.34% Black or African American, 0.2% American Indian, 7.93% Asian, 0.05% Native Hawaiian, 1.35% from two or more races and 0.75% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the city was $16577, it is 15th poorest city by median household income in West Virginia. The median income for a family in the city was $27688, it is West Virginia's 69th poorest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $11188, it is 37th poorest city by per capita income in West Virginia. The median income of city was $10498, Males had a median income of $9671 versus $10929 for females.
In 2000, 740 pupils and students, of which 65.54% are male and 34.46% are female, 36.89% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 3.38% nursery or pri school, 2.57% kindergarten, 21.35% elementary school, 13.92% high school and 58.78% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 2006 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 2097 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 2094 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1969 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1880 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1873 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1973 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 2050 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 2041 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 2039 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 2050 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 9 | 16 | 25 |
| Kindergarten | 6 | 13 | 19 |
| Elementary school | 91 | 67 | 158 |
| High school | 60 | 43 | 103 |
| College or graduate school | 319 | 116 | 435 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem city, West Virginia | $16577 | $27688 | $11188 |
| Harrison County, West Virginia | $30562 | $36870 | $16810 |
| West Virginia, United States | $29696 | $36484 | $16477 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |