About Salem - Salem is the capital of the state of Oregon in the United States of America, and county seat of Marion County. As of 2003 it has a population of 142,940. It lies deep within the fertile Willamette Valley, one of the most productive agricultural regions in the world.

"Salem" is derived from the Hebrew word "Shalom", which means peace. Historically, Salem has been nicknamed the "Cherry City", because of the importance of the local cherry growing industry.

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People of Salem - As of the census of 2000, there are 136,924 people, 50,676 households, and 32,331 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,156.1/km² (2,994.0/mi²). There are 53,817 housing units at an average density of 454.4/km² (1,176.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 83.07% White, 1.28% African American, 1.51% Native American, 2.41% Asian, 0.47% Pacific Islander, 7.90% from other races, and 3.36% from two or more races. 14.59% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 50,676 households out of which 32.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.7% are married couples living together, 11.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 36.2% are non-families. 28.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.53 and the average family size is 3.10.

In the city the population is spread out with 25.4% under the age of 18, 11.4% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 100.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 99.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $38,881, and the median income for a family is $46,409. Males have a median income of $34,746 versus $26,789 for females. The per capita income for the city is $19,141. 15.0% of the population and 10.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 20.2% of those under the age of 18 and 7.1% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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