North Salem, Indiana Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 741, North Salem's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

North Salem is a small community located in Indiana, within Hendricks County. The total population is 741. It ranks as the 421st most populous out of 967 Census-designated places in Indiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in North Salem is 29.7 years. This is 22% lower than the state median of 38.1 years. With 31.7% of the population under 18, North Salem has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in North Salem is $68,214. This is 5% lower than the state median of $71,957. It is also 16% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 2.6%. This is 79% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.3%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 2.1%. This is 50% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $186,500. Housing costs are 15% lower than the state median of $218,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, North Salem is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 87.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 70.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

North Salem has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.5%) is well below the state average of 8.6%.

Education

20.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 29.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for North Salem, Indiana is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Indiana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 967 Census-designated places in Indiana. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.