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Salem, Indiana, in Washington county, is 30 miles NW of Louisville, Kentucky. The city has a population of 6,172.
In Salem, about 51% 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.
In 2000, Salem had a median family income of $37,179.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Salem residents, with $650. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
Salem isn't plagued by crime -- far from it. Crime is lower there than most places.
In Salem, 71% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.
In Salem, 94% of commuters drive to work. In the city, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual.
Comparing Salem to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):
Ratings range from 
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| Female Share of the Population |  | |
| Senior Citizens | | |
| Age of the Population |  |  |
| Children Under 5 Years Old |  |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men |  | |
| Male Share of the Population |  | |
| Racial Diversity | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Portion of People Married | | |
| Average Household Size | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| People Above Poverty | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| Median Family Income | | |
| College Educated Adults | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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