Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

South Salem, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

185

Median Agei

34.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

96.2%178

Two or More

2.2%4

Hispanic/Latino

1.6%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.6%4

High School Diploma

42.3%47

Some College (<1 yr)

2.7%3

Some College (1+ yr)

10.8%12

Associate's Degree

9%10

Bachelor's Degree

12.6%14

Master's Degree

9%10

HS or Higher

90.1%

BA or Higher

21.6%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$137,500

Median Renti

—

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

84.2%48

Renter-Occupied

15.8%9

Total Units

Homeownership

84.2%

Vacancy Rate

17.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

10.4%5

$50K–$100K

10.4%5

$100K–$150K

29.2%14

$150K–$200K

33.3%16

$200K–$300K

12.5%6

$300K–$500K

4.2%2

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2020 or later

4.3%3

1990–1999

14.5%10

1980–1989

8.7%6

1970–1979

2.9%2

1960–1969

2.9%2

1950–1959

14.5%10

1940–1949

11.6%8

1939 or earlier

40.6%28

Heating Fuel

Bottled/LP Gas

36.8%21

Electricity

31.6%18

Fuel Oil

17.5%10

Wood

7%4

Utility Gas

3.5%2

Other

3.5%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$60,625

Mean Household Incomei

$79,896

Per Capita Incomei

$25,350

Poverty Ratei

37.8%

Unemploymenti

3.6%

Labor Forcei

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.3%3

$10K–$15K

5.3%3

$15K–$20K

3.5%2

$20K–$25K

3.5%2

$30K–$35K

1.8%1

$35K–$40K

10.5%6

$40K–$45K

10.5%6

$50K–$60K

8.8%5

$60K–$75K

5.3%3

$75K–$100K

19.3%11

$100K–$125K

3.5%2

$125K–$150K

19.3%11

$200K+

3.5%2

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

Avg. Commutei

22.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

14(11.7% of civilian adults)