This was 5.9 percent higher than the state average of 44.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 8,403.
97.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Salem for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 104 | 2.4 |
Regular high school diploma | 833 | 19.1 |
GED or alternative credential | 49 | 1.1 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 334 | 7.7 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 830 | 19.1 |
Associate's degree | 384 | 8.8 |
Bachelor's degree | 1,410 | 32.4 |
Master's degree | 373 | 8.6 |
Professional school degree | 24 | 0.6 |
Doctorate degree | 10 | 0.2 |