Salem, New Mexico

Population Data for Salem, NM:

Population – 1106
Male – 52.44 %
Female – 47.56 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 36.98 %
Hispanic – 84.81 %
African American – 0.45 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 1.36 %
Asian – 0.18 %

Geographic Data for Salem, New Mexico:

Population Density – 8.46 per sq. mi
Elevation – 3883 ft.
Time Zone – Mountain (GMT -7)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Salem:

In Elementary School – 256 (67.90 %)
In High School – 64 (16.98 %)
In College – 15 (3.98 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 7 (1.35 %)
Associate’s Degree – 6 (1.16 %)
Some College, No Degree – 85 (16.44 %)
High School Graduate – 70 (13.54 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 288 (55.71 %)

Employment and Household Data for Salem, NM:

Percentage of People Employed – 40.38 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 11.98 %
Unemployment Level – 22.88 %

Median Household Income – $18,750.00
Average Household Size – 3.94

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 16.51 %
2 Vehicles – 36.09 %
3 or more Vehicles – 23.55 %

Average Cost to Rent in Salem - $273 per month