Salem, North Carolina

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Population in 2010: 2,218.
Population change since 2000: -24.1%
Males: 1,009  (45.5%)
Females: 1,209  (54.5%)
Median resident age:

41.5 years
North Carolina median age:

39.2 years

Zip codes: 28655.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $63,917 (it was $32,050 in 2000)
Salem:

$63,917
NC:

$67,481

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $28,224 (it was $14,506 in 2000)

Salem CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $178,268 (it was $91,300 in 2000)
Salem:

$178,268
NC:

$280,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $186,064; detached houses: $197,408; mobile homes: $58,333

Median gross rent in 2022: $613.

March 2022 cost of living index in Salem: 84.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 19.9%
(9.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 53.9% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 67.0% for other race residents, 50.2% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Salem, NC (2022)
    • 1,28276.8%White alone
    • 27116.2%Hispanic
    • 885.3%Two or more races
    • 563.4%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone

Races in Salem detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of North Carolina and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Salem, North Carolina as of May 21, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Salem is 2,218 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.


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Ancestries: American (35.9%), German (11.6%), English (10.4%), Irish (4.4%), European (3.5%), Scottish (1.9%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Land area: 4.22 square miles.

Population density: 525 people per square mile   (low).

Salem, North Carolina map

95 residents are foreign born (5.0% Latin America).

This place:

5.8%
North Carolina:

8.3%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,190 (0.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $866 (0.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Gastonia, NC (42.6 miles , pop. 66,277).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Charlotte, NC (59.8 miles , pop. 540,828).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (464.9 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Morganton, NC (1.6 miles ),
Glen Alpine, NC (2.2 miles ),
Drexel, NC (2.5 miles ),
Valdese, NC (2.9 miles ),
Rutherford College, NC (3.2 miles ),
Connelly Springs, NC (3.4 miles ),
Gamewell, NC (3.6 miles ),
Cajah's Mountain, NC (3.7 miles )

Latitude: 35.70 N, Longitude: 81.70 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 828

Distribution of median household income in Salem, NC in 2022
Distribution of house value in Salem, NC in 2022
Salem satellite photo by USGS

Salem tourist attractions:

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.9%
North Carolina:

3.2%
Most common industries in Salem, NC (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (18.3%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (12.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.9%)
  • Public administration (6.7%)
  • Educational services (5.9%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (4.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (3.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (16.6%)
  • Health care (14.5%)
  • Public administration (11.6%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (6.6%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (6.5%)
  • Metal & metal products (6.0%)
  • Construction (6.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (22.2%)
  • Educational services (10.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.3%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (8.9%)
  • Apparel (7.5%)
  • Social assistance (6.6%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (5.7%)
Most common occupations in Salem, NC (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.9%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.8%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (4.7%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (4.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.9%)
  • Cashiers (3.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (7.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.1%)
  • Computer specialists (6.0%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (6.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.9%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.0%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (7.6%)
  • Registered nurses (6.3%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.0%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (5.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Cashiers (5.0%)

Average climate in Salem, North Carolina

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Salem, North Carolina average temperatures Salem, North Carolina average precipitation Salem, North Carolina humidity Salem, North Carolina wind speed Salem, North Carolina snowfall Salem, North Carolina sunshine Salem, North Carolina clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 83.1. This is about average.

City:

83.1
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.164. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 0.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.164
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 25.2. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 11.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

25.2
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 8.85. This is about average. Closest monitor was 16.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.85
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Salem-area historical tornado activity is slightly below North Carolina state average. It is 27% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/5/1989, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 15.7 miles away from the Salem place center killed 4 people and injured 52 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/7/1998, a category F4 tornado 21.3 miles away from the place center injured 2 people and caused $1 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Salem-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above North Carolina state average. It is 5% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 63.2 miles away from the city center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 258.2 miles away from Salem center
On 8/2/1974 at 08:52:09, a magnitude 4.9 (4.3 MB, 4.9 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 134.4 miles away from the city center
On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK) earthquake occurred 212.9 miles away from the city center
On 11/30/1973 at 07:48:41, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB, 4.6 ML) earthquake occurred 127.2 miles away from the city center
On 11/23/2006 at 10:42:57, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB) earthquake occurred 101.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Burke County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 4, Hurricanes: 3, Storms: 3, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snowfall: 1, Tornado: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Salem topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Salem:

  • MAGNOLIA LANE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 2 miles away; MORGANTON, NC)
  • J. IVERSON RIDDLE DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER (Hospital, about 2 miles away; MORGANTON, NC)
  • WESTERN CAROLINA CENTER HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 2 miles away; MORGANTON, NC)
  • BMA OF BURKE COUNTY INC (Dialysis Facility, about 3 miles away; MORGANTON, NC)
  • CMC-BLUE RIDGE Acute Care Hospitals (about 3 miles away; MORGANTON, NC)
  • BROUGHTON HOSP (Hospital, about 3 miles away; MORGANTON, NC)
  • BROUGHTON HOSPITAL-MEDICAL UNIT (Hospital, about 3 miles away; MORGANTON, NC)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Salem:

  • Western Piedmont Community College (about 2 miles; Morganton, NC; Full-time enrollment: 2,205)
  • Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute (about 16 miles; Hudson, NC; FT enrollment: 3,636)
  • Catawba Valley Community College (about 24 miles; Hickory, NC; FT enrollment: 3,785)
  • Isothermal Community College (about 29 miles; Spindale, NC; FT enrollment: 2,165)
  • Gardner-Webb University (about 32 miles; Boiling Springs, NC; FT enrollment: 4,241)
  • Cleveland Community College (about 32 miles; Shelby, NC; FT enrollment: 2,541)
  • Appalachian State University (about 36 miles; Boone, NC; FT enrollment: 17,362)

Points of interest:

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Churches in Salem include: Burkemont Baptist Church (A), Deaton Chapel (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Birthplace of: Alfred Horatio Belo - Newspaper publisher and Confederate Army soldier.

Burke County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.3 people
North Carolina:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

67.3%
Whole state:

66.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

5.1%
Whole state:

5.9%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households
676 people in state prisons in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Salem:

Marital status in Salem, NC
  • Never married: 27.6%
  • Now married: 48.4%
  • Separated: 0.7%
  • Widowed: 8.3%
  • Divorced: 15.0%

For population 25 years and over in Salem:

  • High school or higher: 87.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.9%
  • Unemployed: 3.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.0
North Carolina average:

11.7

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Salem, NC (based on Burke County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant41,460141
Mainline Protestant9,78243
Black Protestant2,00612
Other1,1535
Catholic1,0231
None35,717-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 20
This county:

2.25 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.05 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 10
This county:

1.13 / 10,000 pop.
North Carolina:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 49
This county:

5.52 / 10,000 pop.
North Carolina:

4.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 46
Burke County:

5.18 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.57 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Burke County:

10.2%
North Carolina:

9.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

27.5%
State:

28.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Burke County:

16.7%
State:

15.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

49.8%
North Carolina:

48.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

47.3%
North Carolina:

46.1%

Average BMI:
This city:

29.0
North Carolina:

28.8

People feeling badly about themselves:
Salem:

19.7%
North Carolina:

20.7%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Salem:

9.3%
State:

10.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Salem:

6.8
North Carolina:

6.8

Overweight people:
Salem:

35.9%
North Carolina:

33.7%

General health condition:
Here:

57.7%
North Carolina:

55.8%

Average condition of hearing:
Salem:

77.9%
North Carolina:

79.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Salem, NC Residents

Strongest AM radio stations in Salem:

  • WMNC (1430 AM; 3 kW; MORGANTON, NC; Owner: COOPER BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WCIS (760 AM; daytime; 4 kW; MORGANTON, NC; Owner: W.F.M. INCORPORATED)
  • WHKY (1290 AM; 50 kW; HICKORY, NC; Owner: LONG COMMUNICATIONS, LLC.)
  • WFGW (1010 AM; 50 kW; BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC; Owner: BLUE RIDGE BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WKGX (1080 AM; daytime; 5 kW; LENOIR, NC; Owner: FOOTHILLS RADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • WWOL (780 AM; daytime; 10 kW; FOREST CITY, NC; Owner: HOLLY SPRINGS BAPTIST BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WLFJ (660 AM; daytime; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WBT (1110 AM; 50 kW; CHARLOTTE, NC; Owner: JEFFERSON-PILOT COMMUNICATNS CO. OF NORTH CAROLINA)
  • WSVM (1490 AM; 1 kW; VALDESE, NC; Owner: GHB OF WAXHAW, INC.)
  • WBRM (1250 AM; 5 kW; MARION, NC; Owner: WBRM, INC.)
  • WCSZ (1070 AM; 50 kW; SANS SOUCI, SC; Owner: WHYZ RADIO, L.P.)
  • WXIT (1200 AM; daytime; 10 kW; BLOWING ROCK, NC; Owner: RONDINARO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WLTC (1370 AM; 20 kW; GASTONIA, NC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Salem:

  • WMNC-FM (92.1 FM; MORGANTON, NC; Owner: COOPER BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMIT (106.9 FM; BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC; Owner: BLUE RIDGE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WNCW (88.7 FM; SPINDALE, NC; Owner: ISOTHERMAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • WAGI-FM (105.3 FM; GAFFNEY, SC; Owner: GAFFNEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • W232AV (94.3 FM; LENOIR, NC; Owner: DAVID TORRES)
  • W218BW (91.5 FM; LENOIR, NC; Owner: EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WFHE (90.3 FM; HICKORY, NC; Owner: UNIVERSITY RADIO FOUNDATION, INC.)
  • WECR-FM (102.3 FM; BEECH MOUNTAIN, NC; Owner: RONDINARO BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WZJS (100.7 FM; BANNER ELK, NC; Owner: HIGHLAND COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATES, LLC)
  • WKVS (103.3 FM; LENOIR, NC; Owner: FOOTHILLS RADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • WTPT (93.3 FM; FOREST CITY, NC; Owner: UPSTATE BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WPEG (97.9 FM; CONCORD, NC; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WLYT (102.9 FM; HICKORY, NC; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WNKS (95.1 FM; CHARLOTTE, NC; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WQNQ (104.3 FM; OLD FORT, NC; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • W285DG (104.9 FM; BOONE, NC; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WLNK (107.9 FM; CHARLOTTE, NC; Owner: JEFFERSON-PILOT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY OF NORTH CAROLINA)
  • W225AA (92.9 FM; BOONE, NC; Owner: ISOTHERMAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • WHCB (91.5 FM; BRISTOL, TN; Owner: APPALACHIAN EDUC. COMMUNICATION CORP)
  • WETS-FM (89.5 FM; JOHNSON CITY, TN; Owner: EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY)

TV broadcast stations around Salem:

  • WBTV (Channel 3; CHARLOTTE, NC; Owner: JEFFERSON-PILOT COMMUNICATIONS/WBTV, INC.)
  • WCNC-TV (Channel 36; CHARLOTTE, NC; Owner: WCNC-TV, INC.)
  • WJZY (Channel 46; BELMONT, NC; Owner: WJZY-TV, INC.)
  • WWWB (Channel 55; ROCK HILL, SC; Owner: WWWB-TV, INC.)
  • WASV-TV (Channel 62; ASHEVILLE, NC; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SOUTH CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WHKY-TV (Channel 14; HICKORY, NC; Owner: LONG COMMUNICATIONS, LLC.)
  • WUNE-TV (Channel 17; LINVILLE, NC; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA)
  • W43AU (Channel 43; MARION, NC; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA)
Salem fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021

Salem fatal accident list:

May 28, 2021 10:28 PM, Us-64 Rutherford Rd, Ssr-1112 Propst Rd, Lat: 35.702714, Lon: -81.711750, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Apr 6, 2018 01:30 PM, Ssr-1940 Pete Brittain Rd, Lat: 35.703258, Lon: -81.686600, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 2, Drunk persons involved: 1
Sep 18, 2018 09:21 PM, Us-64, Lat: 35.701467, Lon: -81.712667, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Oct 10, 2014 06:53 PM, Cr-1949, Lat: 35.701400, Lon: -81.698192, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 8Number of bridges
  • 52ft / 15.8mTotal length
  • 11,050Total average daily traffic
  • 812Total average daily truck traffic
  • 22,100Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Wades Point Rd (Lat: 36.159444 Lon: -76.075278), Type: Mast, Structure height: 54.7 m, Overall height: 57.7 m, Call Sign: WRFD469, Licensee ID: L00041638,
    Assigned Frequencies: 4975.00 MHz, Grant Date: 02/05/2020, Expiration Date: 02/05/2030, Certifier: Kylie Felton, Registrant: County Of Pasquotank, 200 E. Colonial Ave., Elizabeth City, NC 27909, Phone: (252) 338-7787, Email:


Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 partial tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED3$126,0073$112,6139$142,1791$44,4800$02$80,360
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$00$02$86,6100$01$83,6400$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$00$04$111,5200$00$01$94,710
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$01$87,3303$111,2470$00$01$56,780
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$00$00$00$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0213.01

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2008
(Based on 1 partial tract)
B) Refinancings
NumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$75,230
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$0
Choose year:  2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 0213.01

Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Salem, NC
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Salem, NC - Value
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Salem, NC
  • 66.8%Electricity
  • 21.1%Utility gas
  • 8.1%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 2.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.6%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Salem, NC
  • 87.3%Electricity
  • 12.7%Utility gas


Salem compared to North Carolina state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.

Salem on our top lists:

  • #98 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in state prisons (population 1,000+)"
  • #24 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest increase in the number of deaths per 1000 residents 2000-2006 to 2007-2013 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #69 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest ground withdrawal of fresh water for public supply (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #95 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the smallest number of people without health insurance coverage in 2000 (pop. 50,000+)"
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