Economy & Jobs — Salem, Nebraska
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $46,563 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$53,100 |
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| Per Capita Income | $35,573 |
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| Poverty Rate | 8.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 20 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 28.6% |
| Retail | 23.8% |
| Education Healthcare | 23.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Insurance Agencies | 7 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 7 |
| Commercial Banks | 6 |
| Law Offices | 5 |
| Child Day Care | 5 |
| Fast Food | 5 |
| Gas Stations | 4 |
| Beauty Salons | 3 |
| Auto Repair | 3 |
| Accounting Firms | 3 |
| Dental Offices | 3 |
| Bars | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
