Demographics & People — Salem, South Dakota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,201 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,300 |
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| Median Age | 39.6 |
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| Total Households | 531 |
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| Family Households | 318 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.17 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,088 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 67 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 512 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 330 |
| English | 94 |
| Other groups | 84 |
| Norwegian | 77 |
| Irish | 76 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 69 |
| Dutch | 63 |
| American | 53 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 53 |
Language
| English Only | 1,150 |
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| Spanish | 11 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,172 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 67 |
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| Population 18+ | 849 |
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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, South Dakota.
