Demographics & People — Salem, New Mexico
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 834 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,100 |
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| Median Age | 30.0 |
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| Total Households | 235 |
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| Family Households | 194 |
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| Average Household Size | 3.55 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 58 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 817 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 821 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 821 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 798 |
| Italian | 23 |
| German | 23 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| Hispanic: All other Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
Language
| English Only | 17 |
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| Spanish | 801 |
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| Population 5+ | 818 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 23 |
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| Population 18+ | 569 |
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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, New Mexico.
