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Salem, Utah, in Utah county, is 12 miles S of Provo, Utah (center to center) and 327 miles NE of Las Vegas, Nevada. The people of the city are in the Provo - Orem metropolitan area. Salem has a population of 4,372.
In Salem, about 71% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Salem. "Full house" describes much of the households in the city, with the many large families there. Salem is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones.
Among adults, males are better represented than women in the city.
In 2000, Salem had a median family income of $57,557. Salem benefits from its educated workforce.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Salem residents, with $6,000. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
In Salem, 88% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the city may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young.
In Salem, 91% of commuters drive to work.
Salem strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Utah):
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| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 12% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Salem to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Utah (State):
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