Categories in Salem, Oregon
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Salem, Oregon
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Health and medical | 3,125 | 29 years |
| Real estate | 1,428 | 28 years |
| Restaurants | 1,109 | 27 years |
| Lawyers legal | 1,033 | 30 years |
| Construction of buildings | 901 | 26 years |
| Shopping | 889 | 29 years |
| Physicians and surgeons | 802 | 29 years |
| Corporate management | 792 | 24 years |
| Social work | 685 | 26 years |
| Dentists | 670 | 29 years |
| Car repair | 563 | 29 years |
| Public administration | 502 | 40 years |
| Finance other | 497 | 56 years |
| Financial services | 458 | 32 years |
| Other construction | 421 | 28 years |
| Shopping other | 420 | 28 years |
Salem, Oregon Facts
| Area | 48.1 mi² |
| Population | 168,661 |
| Male Population | 84,307 (50.0%) |
| Female Population | 84,354 (50.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +68.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +22.6% |
| Median Age | 34.6 years (Male: 33.5, Female: 36) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $62,730 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 503, 971 |
| Neighborhoods | Central Area, Southeast Salem, Northeast Salem, South Central, West Salem |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Pacific Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 44.94290, -123.03510 |
| Zip Codes | 97301, 97302, 97303, 97305, 97306, More |
Map of Salem, Oregon
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Salem, Oregon Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 100,333 | 122,310 | 137,522 | 160,984 | 168,661 | 178,273 | 188,673 |
| Population Density | 2,085.1 / mi² | 2,541.9 / mi² | 2,858 / mi² | 3,345.6 / mi² | 3,505.2 / mi² | 3,704.9 / mi² | 3,921.1 / mi² |
Salem, Oregon Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 22.6% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem, Oregon | +68.1% | +37.9% | +22.6% |
| Oregon | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — |
Salem, Oregon Median Age
Median Age: 34.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem, Oregon | 34.6 yrs | 36 yrs | 33.5 yrs |
| Oregon | 38.4 yrs | 39.6 yrs | 37.3 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Salem, Oregon Population Density
Population Density: 3,505 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem, Oregon | 168,661 | 48.12 sq mi | 3,505 / mi² |
| Oregon | 4 million | 98,378.8 sq mi | 40.8 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Salem, Oregon Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1880 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Salem, Oregon
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Salem, Oregon
Zip Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Salem, Oregon
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Salem, Oregon
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Salem, Oregon Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $34,223 | $44,327 | $53,533 | $49,902 | $50,257 | $49,985 | $54,640 | $62,730 |
| Total GDP | $1.9B | $2.7B | $3.4B | $3.4B | $3.7B | $3.8B | $4.5B | $5.2B |
Salem, Oregon CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem, Oregon | 2,701,370 tn | 16.02 tn | 56,140.6 tons/mi² |
| Oregon | 70,678,562 tn | 17.59 tn | 718.4 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 2,701,370 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 16.02 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 56,140.6 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Medium (5.9) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/19/19 | 4:23 PM | 3.57 | 63.9 km | 44,020 m | 3km ESE of Rose Lodge, Oregon | usgs.gov |
| 2/22/19 | 7:04 PM | 3 | 63.5 km | 43,990 m | 4km SE of Rose Lodge, Oregon | usgs.gov |
| 4/15/18 | 3:45 AM | 3.08 | 22 km | 18,380 m | 6km SSE of Silverton, Oregon | usgs.gov |
| 12/14/17 | 1:24 AM | 3.96 | 35.9 km | 17,370 m | 12km S of Molalla, Oregon | usgs.gov |
| 10/4/16 | 4:29 AM | 3.03 | 26.3 km | 23,700 m | 4km WNW of Woodburn, Oregon | usgs.gov |
| 7/17/16 | 1:16 AM | 3.03 | 61.6 km | 26,650 m | 1km SSW of Beaverton, Oregon | usgs.gov |
| 7/4/15 | 3:42 PM | 4.14 | 96.2 km | 7,950 m | 15km ENE of Springfield, Oregon | usgs.gov |
| 6/25/15 | 1:24 PM | 3.13 | 68.6 km | 51,602 m | 25km NW of Yamhill, Oregon | usgs.gov |
| 12/19/14 | 2:01 PM | 3.08 | 40.9 km | 24,379 m | 12km SSE of Grand Ronde, Oregon | usgs.gov |
| 4/7/14 | 3:33 AM | 3.32 | 51.6 km | 19,387 m | 6km NW of Sherwood, Oregon | usgs.gov |
Salem, Oregon
Salem /ˈseɪləm/ is the capital of the U.S. state of Oregon, and the county seat of Marion County. It is located in the center of the Willamette Valley alongside the Willamette River, which runs north through the city. The river forms the boundary bet..
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