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Salem city, Massachusetts

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

Demographics & Population Profile

Population and demographics for Salem city.

Demographic Variable Estimate / Count Margin of Error Period Source
Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) 45,381 — 2025 Census
Median Age 39.3 yrs ±1.5 2020-2024 Census ACS 5-Year 2024
Total Households 20,267 ±583 2020-2024 Census ACS 5-Year 2024
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).