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Salem city, Massachusetts

Official LSAD Designation: Salem city • Census GEOID: 2559105 • Essex County

Economy & Workforce Profile

Income, poverty, and workforce indicators for Salem city.

Economic Indicator Estimate Margin of Error
Median Household Income $85,153 ±$5,154
Per Capita Income $50,339 ±$2,150
Poverty Rate 12.1% ±2.5%
Population Below Poverty Level 5,245 ±1,075
Unemployment Rate 5.1% ±1.2%
Civilian Labor Force, Employed 25,579 ±992
Broadband Internet Rate 90.4% ±1.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).