Salem is located in Marion county Oregon with a geographic area of 48.8 square miles. The total population in Salem is 171,806 with 50.6% male and 49.4% female. Children under age 5 represent 6.4% of the population, under age 18 equal 23.9% of the population and over age 65 is 14.7% of the population. The median household income is $58,726, per capita income is $29,608. There are a total of 62,988 housing units with 54.9% owner occupied. Education includes 19.5% of residents that are high school graduates and 32.7% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The average temperature in Salem in the summer is 65 degrees, and in the winter 35 degrees.
