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Salem city, WV

ZIP 26426 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 26426

26426 has a population of 7,302 with a median age of 46.9 yrs (57.5% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
96.7%+57% vs US avg
x
Black
0.9%-93% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.7%-88% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
1.4%-92% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
16.6%-24% vs US avg
x
18–64
64.6%+5% vs US avg
x
65+
18.8%+15% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
12.7%+14% vs US avg
x
High school
40.0%+53% vs US avg
x
Some college
28.4%-2% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
18.9%-44% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
45.4%-6% vs US avg
x
Never married
31.2%-8% vs US avg
x
Divorced
16.4%+60% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.0%
x
Diversity Index
6/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
15.4%+34% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
56.8%+309% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.8%-3% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.2%+36% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
6.4%-21% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
97.3%+1577% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishAmericanGerman

Health & Community Indicators in 26426

Poverty Rate
15.4%+34% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.8%-3% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
56.8%+309% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
6.4%-21% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.2%+36% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
8.4%+4% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
11.0%-6% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.3%-97% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
97.3%+1577% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population7,302
Median age46.9
Poverty rate15.4%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White96.7%
Hispanic1.4%
Black0.9%
Asian0.7%
Foreign-born56.8%