Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Salem is worth considering.
As is often the case in a small town, Salem doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
The population of Salem has a very low overall level of education: only 8.65% of people over 25 hold a 4-year college degree or higher.
The per capita income in Salem in 2022 was $25,185, which is middle income relative to South Carolina, and lower middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $100,740 for a family of four. However, Salem contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
The people who call Salem home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Salem residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Salem include German, Irish, English, Scottish, and French.
The most common language spoken in Salem is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Spanish.
