Salem city, New Jersey
Salem city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Salem city is a geographic entity located in Salem County, New Jersey. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 5,389. The land area covers 2.34 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 5,389 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 36.9 yrs | ±3.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,386 | ±201 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 3,073 | ±202 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,386 | ±201 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 687 | ±127 |
| Median Home Value | $79,800 | ±$24,664 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,075 | ±$112 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $38,721 | ±$16,001 |
| Per Capita Income | $26,130 | ±$3,447 |
| Poverty Rate | 24.8% | ±8.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,320 | ±437 |
| Unemployment Rate | 10.2% | ±4.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,005 | ±247 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 79% | ±5.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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CITY OF SALEM
GUS Population: 5,369 (2024)
ID: 170234
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: MAYOR
17 NEW MARKET ST, SALEM NJ 08079-1408
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GUS Population: 65,874 (2024)
ID: 193723
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: STACY PENNINGTON
110 5TH ST, STE 400, SALEM NJ 08079
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | Newark, DE | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Newark, DE | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | ALLOWAY, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Middletown, DE | |
| Special Education School Nearby | PK | Middletown, DE | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Wilmington, DE | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | New Castle, DE | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Newark, DE | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Wilmington, DE | |
| Special Education School Nearby | PK-12 | Newark, DE |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Salem Community College
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College | 9.0 mi away | 460 Hollywood Avenue, Carneys Point, NJ, 08069-2799 |
8562992100
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SALEM FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.3 mi away | 112 W. BROADWAY, SALEM, NJ, 08079 |
(609) 935-0526
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Wilmington University
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College | 10.0 mi away | 320 Dupont Hwy, New Castle, DE, 19720 |
8779675464
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PENNSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.9 mi away | 190 S. BROADWAY, PENNSVILLE, NJ, 08070 |
(609) 678-5473
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Academy of Massage and Bodywork
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College Vocational | 11.2 mi away | 1218 Pulaski Hwy Ste 324, Bear, DE, 19701 |
3023926768
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DELAWARE CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.4 mi away | 250 FIFTH STREET, DELAWARE CITY, DE, 19706 |
(302) 834-4148
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Paul Mitchell the School-Delaware
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College Vocational | 11.7 mi away | 1420 Pulaski Hwy, Newark, DE, 19702 |
3028328418
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NEW CASTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.1 mi away | 424 DELAWARE STREET, NEW CASTLE, DE, 19720 |
(302) 328-1995
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Strayer University-Delaware
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College | 12.8 mi away | 800 North King Street Suite 101, Wilmington, DE, 19801 |
8774557180
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WOODSTOWN-PILESGROVE LIBRARY
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Library | 9.9 mi away | 14 SCHOOL LANE, WOODSTOWN, NJ, 08098 |
(609) 769-0098
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at WILMINGTON NEW CASTLE CO AP, DE US, located 9.9 miles from Salem city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41.4° | 25.6° | 33.5° | 3.23" | 6.1" |
| February | 44.1° | 27.0° | 35.5° | 2.83" | 7.8" |
| March | 52.5° | 33.9° | 43.2° | 4.16" | 3.1" |
| April | 64.2° | 43.5° | 53.9° | 3.51" | 0.1" |
| May | 73.5° | 53.4° | 63.5° | 3.57" | 0.0" |
| June | 82.2° | 63.0° | 72.6° | 4.67" | 0.0" |
| July | 86.8° | 68.3° | 77.6° | 4.41" | 0.0" |
| August | 84.9° | 66.6° | 75.8° | 3.98" | 0.0" |
| September | 78.5° | 59.3° | 68.9° | 4.38" | 0.0" |
| October | 67.0° | 47.3° | 57.2° | 3.68" | 0.0" |
| November | 55.9° | 37.4° | 46.6° | 3.06" | 0.2" |
| December | 46.0° | 30.3° | 38.2° | 3.85" | 2.9" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Quinton CDP | CDP | 3.6 mi | — |
| Hancocks Bridge CDP | CDP | 4.4 mi | — |
| Pennsville CDP | CDP | 6.1 mi | — |
| Delaware City city | City | 6.5 mi | — |
| Alloway CDP | CDP | 6.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3403365490. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.