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Salem, MO


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Salem, Missouri

Salem, Missouri, in Dent county, is 93 miles SW of St. Peters, Missouri (center to center) and 96 miles SW of St. Louis, Missouri. The city has a population of 4,854.

The People and Families of Salem

In Salem, about 51% of adults are married. Lots of people in Salem live independently, in one-person housing. The city has its share of unmarried adults.

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

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Salem had a median family income of $29,460.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Salem residents, with $3,350. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Salem Housing

In Salem, 57% 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.

Commuting

In Salem, 95% of commuters drive to work. Most residents would agree that driving around Salem is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Salem Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Salem Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Salem, MO

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population109
Senior Citizens99
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Age of the Population67
Racial Diversity55
Well-Paid Single Men22
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married23
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults34
People Above Poverty34
People in Middle Class or Better22
Median Family Income22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times98
Walking and Biking to Work55
Working at Home45
Public Transportation Use44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Rents98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Affordability of Property Taxes97
Housing Recently Built65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57

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