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Salem, AR


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Salem, Arkansas

Salem, Arkansas, in Fulton county, is 72 miles NW of Jonesboro, Arkansas (center to center) and 130 miles NW of Memphis, Tennessee. The city has a population of 1,591.

The People and Families of Salem

In Salem, about 52% of adults are married. Lots of people in Salem live independently, in one-person housing.

The government tells us that the city features an unusually large number of women. People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in Salem.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Salem had a median family income of $28,359.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Salem Housing

In Salem, 62% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Landlords in the city rent a large number of single bedroom units. And yes, you can rent a place in Salem without breaking the bank.

Commuting

In Salem, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Salem strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Salem Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Salem Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Salem, AR

Comparing Salem to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Female Share of the Population109
Age of the Population89
Children Under 5 Years Old75
Racial Diversity32
Well-Paid Single Men23
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married34
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults35
People Above Poverty24
People in Middle Class or Better24
Median Family Income13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times87
Walking and Biking to Work44
Working at Home46
Public Transportation Use44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents109
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Property Taxes98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Housing Recently Built74
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