Salem Metro Area Population and Races
As of 2010, the total population of Salem Area is 390,738. The Salem Area population density is 201.78 people per square mile, which is much higher than the state average density of 38.94 people per square mile and is much higher than the national average density of 81.32 people per square mile. The most prevalent race in Salem Area is white, which represent 79.71% of the total population.
Population in 2010: 390,738. #131
Population Density, #169
| Salem Area | 201.78 per square mile |
| Oregon | 38.94 per square mile |
| U.S. | 81.32 per square mile |
Population by Races
Hispanic Population
Asian Population
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*Based on 2010 data.
Population by Gender
Male: 193,806 (49.60%, see rank)
Females: 196,932 (50.40%, see rank)
| Salem Area | Male: 49.60% Female: 50.40% |
| Oregon | Male: 49.49% Female: 50.51% |
| U.S. | Male: 49.16% Female: 50.84% |
*Based on 2010 data.
Population by Age
Median Age (see rank)| Salem Area | 35.40 years old |
| Oregon | 38.40 years old |
| U.S. | 37.20 years old |
Median Age, Male (see rank)
| Salem Area | 34.10 years old |
| Oregon | 37.30 years old |
| U.S. | 35.80 years old |
Median Age, Female (see rank)
| Salem Area | 36.80 years old |
| Oregon | 39.50 years old |
| U.S. | 38.50 years old |
| Salem Area | % of the Total Population | Oregon | U.S. | |
| Under 5 years | 28,467 | 7.29%, see rank | 6.20% | 6.54% |
| 5 to 9 years | 27,858 | 7.13%, see rank | 6.19% | 6.59% |
| 10 to 14 years | 28,187 | 7.21%, see rank | 6.33% | 6.70% |
| 15 to 19 years | 29,571 | 7.57%, see rank | 6.65% | 7.14% |
| 20 to 24 years | 27,317 | 6.99%, see rank | 6.61% | 6.99% |
| 25 to 34 years | 51,789 | 13.25%, see rank | 13.68% | 13.30% |
| 35 to 44 years | 48,226 | 12.34%, see rank | 13.04% | 13.30% |
| 45 to 54 years | 50,928 | 13.03%, see rank | 14.07% | 14.58% |
| 55 to 64 years | 46,694 | 11.95%, see rank | 13.30% | 11.82% |
| 65 to 74 years | 27,259 | 6.98%, see rank | 7.57% | 7.03% |
| 75 to 84 | 16,584 | 4.24%, see rank | 4.32% | 4.23% |
| 85 years and over | 7,858 | 2.01%, see rank | 2.03% | 1.78% |
*Based on 2010 data.
Household and Family
| Salem Area | % | Oregon | U.S. | |
| Total Households | 141,245 | 100% | 1,518,938 | 116,716,292 |
| Average Household Size | 2.68, see rank | - | 2.47 | 2.58 |
| 1 Person Households | 34,784 | 24.63%, see rank | 27.44% | 26.74% |
| 2 or More Person Households | 106,461 | 75.37%, see rank | 72.56% | 73.26% |
| Family Households (Families) | 96,589 | 68.38%, see rank | 63.43% | 66.43% |
| Average Family Size | 3.19, see rank | - | 3.00 | 3.14 |
| Married-Couple Family | 72,275 | 51.17%, see rank | 48.31% | 48.42% |
| Nonfamily Households | 44,656 | 31.62%, see rank | 36.57% | 33.57% |
*Based on 2010 data.