Demographics & People — Salem, Utah
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 9,893 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~11,400 |
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| Median Age | 29.3 |
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| Total Households | 2,757 |
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| Family Households | 2,400 |
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| Average Household Size | 3.59 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1315 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 8,883 |
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| Black or African American | 28 |
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| Asian | 15 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 630 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| English | 2,725 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,876 |
| Other groups | 1,618 |
| German | 1,465 |
| American | 777 |
| Swedish | 550 |
| Danish | 507 |
| Scottish | 475 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 432 |
| European | 425 |
Language
| English Only | 8,536 |
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| Spanish | 227 |
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| Population 5+ | 8,972 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 181 |
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| Population 18+ | 5,889 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 14.3% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Salem, Utah.
