Salem is Oregon’s State Capital and is located in two counties, Marion and Polk.

Salem is an exceptional community for living and working with new and well-established neighborhoods. Residents represent many cultural and religious groups resulting in a vibrant and diverse community. Many who live in the Salem area do so because of its family-friendly ambiance and small town feel.

Population Facts

Salem has people 182,726 as of 2023, according to Portland State University’s Population Research Center.

More Salem statistics from the U.S. Census American Fact Finder, 2016-2020 American Community Survey:

• Population 25 years and over with a high school graduation or higher – 88.0% (±1.9)
• Population 25 years and over with a bachelor’s degree or higher – 28.9% (±2.5)
• Total Median age – 34.4 (±1.1)
• Population 5 yrs and over speaking a language other than English at home – 21.2% (±1.2)
• Population Under 18 years old– 23.9% (±0.8)
• Population 60 years and over– 20.9% (±0.8)

Housing Facts

Housing statistics from the U.S. Census American Fact Finder, 2016-2020 American Community Survey:

• Total housing units – 66,767 (±990)
• Median household income (In 2020 Inflation-Adjusted Dollars) – $58, 726 (±2,198)
• Median home value – $266,200 (±4,696)
• Median gross rent – $1,034 ( ±27)
• Owner-occupied homes – 54.9% (±1.5)
• Renter-occupied homes – 45.1% (±1.5)