Salem, NC
Living in Salem
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute83
Public Transit1
Affordability93
Public Safety86
Airports60
Hospitals69
Colleges23
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Schools33
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Residents
1.8kPopulation-457 (2010–19)
50 y Median Age+9 (2010–19)
22%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
50%Family Households-17% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years6%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years36%
55 to 74 years33%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native Hawaiian2%
Other2%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate20%
Some College48%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household50%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone11%
Economy
$49kMedian Household Income+$7.8k (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty-7% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K26%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K1%
Employers
Government16%
Private sector50%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Sales and office15%
Service22%
Commute
Car, truck, or van99%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$135kMedian Home Value+$17k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$462Median Monthly Rent+$2 (2010–19)
69%Owner-Occupied+5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home15%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198923%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K29%
$100K to $149K29%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity68%
Fuel oil, kerosene8%
LP gas8%
Utility gas11%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Salem
United States45
North Carolina20
Hickory Metro Area13
Burke County14
Property Crime in Salem
United States48
North Carolina30
Hickory Metro Area35
Burke County29
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (37%)(60%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump68%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35 | 4 | 5 |
| Feb | 38 | 4 | 4 |
| Mar | 45 | 4 | 4 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 37 | 4 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Salem
Inland Flooding51
Tornado14
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Salem, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Salem, NC
Morganton Day School
3 miles, N
Silvercreek Adventist School
5 miles, W
Christian Classical Academy
10 miles, E
Nebo Crossing Academy
12 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Salem, NC
Lenoir-Rhyne University
21 miles, E
Gardner-Webb University
31 miles, S
Lees-McRae College
33 miles, N
Montreat College
34 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Salem, NC
Broughton Hospital
3 miles, NE
Carolinas Healthcare System-Blue Ridge
3 miles, NE
Caldwell Memorial Hospital
17 miles, NE
The McDowell Hospital
18 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Salem, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
51 miles, W
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
54 miles, SE
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
63 miles, SW
Tri-Cities Airport
67 miles, NW