Salem village, Nebraska Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Salem village is a small community located in Nebraska. The total population is 84. It ranks as the 468th most populous out of 584 cities and towns in Nebraska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Salem village is 63.5 years. This is 71% higher than the state median of 37.1 years. Only 9.5% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 20.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Salem village is $46,563. This is 38% lower than the state median of $74,985. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 41% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.7%. This is 62% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.3%. The unemployment rate is 0.0%. This is 100% lower than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $45,900. Housing costs are 79% lower than the state median of $223,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.0x, Salem village is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 65.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

Salem village has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 97.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 12.3%.

Education

2.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 92% lower than the state rate of 34.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Salem village, Nebraska is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Nebraska state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 584 Census-designated places in Nebraska. For official data, visit data.census.gov.