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Salem, South Carolina

Salem is a town located in Oconee County, South Carolina. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 126.

Geography Salem is located at 34°53'19" North, 82°58'29" West (34.888599, -82.974666)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.2 km² (0.8 mi²). 2.2 km² (0.8 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.

Demographics As of the census of 2000, there are 126 people, 54 households, and 36 families residing in the town. The population density is 57.9/km² (150.5/mi²). There are 72 housing units at an average density of 33.1/km² (86.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 95.24% White, 0.79% African American, 3.97% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.00% from two or more races. 0.00% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 54 households out of which 31.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.3% are married couples living together, 7.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% are non-families. 31.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 22.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.33 and the average family size is 2.94.

In the town the population is spread out with 23.8% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 22.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 85.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 77.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town is $30,000, and the median income for a family is $33,125. Males have a median income of $35,000 versus $26,667 for females. The per capita income for the town is $14,980. 12.5% of the population and 9.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 11.1% are under the age of 18 and 18.8% are 65 or older.



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