Lower Salem, Ohio Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 92, Lower 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

Lower Salem is a small community located in Ohio, within Washington County. The total population is 92. It ranks as the 1226th most populous out of 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lower Salem is 24.0 years. This is 40% lower than the state median of 39.7 years. With 37.0% of the population under 18, Lower Salem has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lower Salem is $79,219. This is 11% higher than the state median of $71,389. It is also 2% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 19.6%. This is 47% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.3%. The unemployment rate is 13.0%. This is 174% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $95,800. Housing costs are 55% lower than the state median of $214,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.2x, Lower Salem is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 60.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% lower than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Lower Salem has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 98.9% of all residents.

Education

36.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 16% higher than the state rate of 31.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Lower Salem, Ohio 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 Ohio state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.