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Salem city, OR

ZIP 97305 — People & Community

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

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 97305

97305 has a population of 45,044 with a median age of 31.7 yrs (51.3% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
57.5%-7% vs US avg
x
Black
1.2%-90% vs US avg
x
Asian
3.0%-50% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
44.2%+136% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
28.2%+28% vs US avg
x
18–64
59.9%-3% vs US avg
x
65+
12.0%-27% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
22.7%+104% vs US avg
x
High school
27.2%+4% vs US avg
x
Some college
33.8%+17% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
16.4%-51% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
45.9%-5% vs US avg
x
Never married
38.9%+15% vs US avg
x
Divorced
9.6%-7% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.6%
x
Diversity Index
47/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
19.8%+72% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
25.7%+85% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.3%+5% vs US avg
x
Disability
13.9%+4% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
15.8%+96% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
39.6%+583% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 97305

Poverty Rate
19.8%+72% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.3%+5% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
25.7%+85% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
15.8%+96% vs US avg
x
Disability
13.9%+4% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
13.8%+72% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
24.5%+109% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
39.6%+583% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population45,044
Median age31.7
Poverty rate19.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White57.5%
Hispanic44.2%
Black1.2%
Asian3.0%
Foreign-born25.7%