Population

Population poverty in Salem, Oregon compared

How does Salem, Oregon compare to other Oregon and National averages?

  • Salem, Oregon

    14.6%

  • Oregon

    12.2% (-16% lower than Salem, Oregon)

  • National average

    12.5% (-14% lower than Salem, Oregon)

Historical Timeline

historical data

  • 2011 - 21.3%

    The 2011 21.3% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2012 - 19.8%

    The 2012 decrease to 19.8% from 2011 represents a -1.5% decrease YoY.

  • 2013 - 19.6%

    The 2013 decrease to 19.6% from 2012 represents a -0.2% decrease YoY.

  • 2014 - 14.3%

    The 2014 decrease to 14.3% from 2013 represents a -5.3% decrease YoY.

  • 2015 - 17%

    The 2015 increase to 17% from 2014 represents a 2.7% increase YoY.

  • 2016 - 14.9%

    The 2016 decrease to 14.9% from 2015 represents a -2.1% decrease YoY.

  • 2017 - 16.3%

    The 2017 increase to 16.3% from 2016 represents a 1.4% increase YoY.

  • 2018 - 16.3%

    The 2018 decrease to 16.3% from 2017 represents a 0.0% decrease YoY.

  • 2019 - 13.7%

    The 2019 decrease to 13.7% from 2018 represents a -2.6% decrease YoY.

  • 2021 - 12.8%

    The 2021 decrease to 12.8% from 2019 represents a -0.9% decrease YoY.

  • 2022 - 16.9%

    The 2022 increase to 16.9% from 2021 represents a 4.1% increase YoY.

  • 2023 - 14.6%

    The 2023 decrease to 14.6% from 2022 represents a -2.3% decrease YoY.

Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger Salem, Oregon Poverty dataset.