Salem city, Virginia
Salem city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Salem city is a geographic entity located in Salem city, Virginia. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 25,618. The land area covers 14.52 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 25,618 | — | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 40 yrs | ±1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 10,256 | ±223 | 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 | 11,112 | ±34 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 10,256 | ±223 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 856 | ±221 |
| Median Home Value | $258,600 | ±$12,481 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,133 | ±$59 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $66,725 | ±$6,350 |
| Per Capita Income | $39,370 | ±$2,196 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.2% | ±2.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 2,391 | ±587 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% | ±1.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 12,300 | ±482 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91.1% | ±2.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Salem | 06-08 | Salem, VA | |
| Career and Technical School Salem | N | Salem, VA | |
| Regular School Salem | PK-05 | Salem, VA | |
| Regular School Salem | PK-05 | Salem, VA | |
| Regular School Salem | PK-05 | Salem, VA | |
| Regular School Salem | PK-05 | Salem, VA | |
| Regular School Salem | 09-12 | Salem, VA | |
| Regular School Salem | 06-08 | Salem, VA | |
| Career and Technical School Salem | N | Salem, VA | |
| Regular School Salem | PK-05 | Salem, VA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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LEWISGALE MEDICAL CENTER
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Hospital | City address association | 1900 ELECTRIC ROAD, SALEM, VA, 24153 |
(540) 776-4100
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Roanoke College
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College | 0.7 mi away | 221 College Lane, Salem, VA, 24153-3794 |
5403752500
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SALEM PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.5 mi away | 28 E. MAIN ST., SALEM, VA, 24153 |
(540) 375-3089
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SALEM VA MEDICAL CENTER
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Acute Care - Veterans Administration | City address association | 1970 ROANOKE BOULEVARD, SALEM, VA, 24153 |
(540) 982-2463
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American National University
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College | 2.0 mi away | 1813 East Main Street, Salem, VA, 24153 |
5409861800
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GLENVAR BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 4.2 mi away | 3917 DAUGHERTY ROAD, SALEM, VA, 24153 |
(540) 387-6163
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Galen Health Institutes-Roanoke
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College | 2.7 mi away | 1819 Electric Road, Suite H, Roanoke, VA, 24018-1604 |
5405971550
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MELROSE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 4.3 mi away | 2502 MELROSE AVE. NW SUITE D, ROANOKE, VA, 24017 |
(540) 853-2648
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Virginia Western Community College
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College | 5.3 mi away | 3094 Colonial Ave, Roanoke, VA, 24015 |
5408578922
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RALEIGH COURT BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 4.4 mi away | 2112 GRANDIN ROAD, SW, ROANOKE, VA, 24015 |
(540) 853-2240
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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 ROANOKE RGNL AP, VA US, located 5.0 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 | 47.1° | 28.7° | 37.9° | 3.17" | 4.3" |
| February | 50.8° | 30.8° | 40.8° | 2.89" | 4.8" |
| March | 59.0° | 37.6° | 48.3° | 3.51" | 2.3" |
| April | 69.7° | 46.3° | 58.0° | 3.49" | 0.1" |
| May | 77.2° | 55.0° | 66.1° | 4.31" | 0.0" |
| June | 84.4° | 63.2° | 73.8° | 4.66" | 0.0" |
| July | 88.1° | 67.4° | 77.8° | 4.28" | 0.0" |
| August | 86.5° | 66.0° | 76.2° | 3.37" | 0.0" |
| September | 80.0° | 59.1° | 69.6° | 4.06" | 0.0" |
| October | 70.1° | 47.8° | 58.9° | 2.96" | 0.0" |
| November | 59.0° | 37.7° | 48.4° | 3.04" | 0.1" |
| December | 50.0° | 31.8° | 40.9° | 3.08" | 3.2" |
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 | — |
| Glenvar CDP | CDP | 4.0 mi | — |
| Cave Spring CDP | CDP | 4.8 mi | — |
| Roanoke city | City | 5.4 mi | — |
| Hollins CDP | CDP | 7.0 mi | — |
| Lafayette CDP | CDP | 9.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5177595547. • 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.