Demographics & People — Salem, Nebraska
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 84 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~200 |
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| Median Age | 62.3 |
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| Total Households | 44 |
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| Family Households | 27 |
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| Average Household Size | 1.91 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0454 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 84 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 39 |
| German | 33 |
| Irish | 11 |
| Other groups | 7 |
| American | 6 |
| English | 4 |
| French (except Basque) | 4 |
| European | 2 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 2 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
Language
| English Only | 83 |
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| Spanish | 0 |
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| Population 5+ | 83 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 10 |
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| Population 18+ | 78 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 65.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 0.0% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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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, Nebraska.
