Salem, Virginia
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 24,747 people, 9,954 households, and 6,539 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,696.4 people per square mile (654.9/km²).

Salem, Virginia

Section Title: Demographics
Table Section Text: As of the census of 2000, there were 24,747 people, 9,954 households, and 6,539 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,696.4 people per square mile (654.9/km²).

Historical population

Census	Pop.	%±

1860	612	—

1870	1,355	121.4%

1880	1,759	29.8%

1890	3,279	86.4%

1900	3,412	4.1%

1910	3,849	12.8%

1920	4,159	8.1%

1930	4,833	16.2%

1940	5,737	18.7%

1950	6,823	18.9%

1960	16,058	135.4%

1970	21,982	36.9%

1980	23,958	9.0%

1990	23,756	−0.8%

2000	24,747	4.2%

2010	24,802	0.2%

Est. 2017	25,862	4.3%

U.S. Decennial Census 1790–1960 1900–1990 1990–2000 2010–2013

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In 1960, Salem had a population of 16,058.

final_sentence: In 1960, Salem had a population of 16,058.