How long do people stay in their homes in Salem, IN?
26.4% (±6.0 points) of households in Salem, IN moved into their current home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
21.8% have lived in it since before 2000.
Figures last updated on .
- Moved in 2020 or later
- 26.4% (±6.0 points)
- Since before 2000
- 21.8%
When households in Salem moved in
| Moved in | Salem | Washington County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 or later | 5.3% (±2.8 points) | 3.2% | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| 2020 to 2022 | 21.1% (±5.3 points) | 16.2% | 19.6% | 20.2% |
| 2010 to 2019 | 38.1% (±6.1 points) | 36.8% | 39.6% | 39.6% |
| 2000 to 2009 | 13.7% (±4.5 points) | 16.6% | 16.3% | 16.4% |
| 1990 to 1999 | 9.1% (±3.1 points) | 14.2% | 9.9% | 9.6% |
| 1989 or earlier | 12.7% (±3.6 points) | 13.0% | 10.3% | 9.5% |
A high share of recent movers usually means more renting households and more turnover; a high share of long-time residents usually means more owners who have stayed.
In Salem, the share of households that moved in since 2020 is higher than in Washington County (19.4%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (23.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (24.8%).
Households that moved in since 2020 in places near Salem
| Place | Distance | Households that moved in since 2020 | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem | — | 26.4% (±6.0 points) | — |
| Washington Township (Washington County) | 0.7 mi | 24.0% (±4.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pierce Township | 6.3 mi | 15.8% (±6.1 points) | Lower |
| Jefferson Township (Washington County) | 7.9 mi | 15.7% (±20.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Howard Township (Washington County) | 8.3 mi | 12.1% (±15.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin Township (Washington County) | 8.3 mi | 15.8% (±7.7 points) | Lower |
| Vernon Township (Washington County) | 8.3 mi | 44.0% (±31.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Pekin | 8.4 mi | 30.3% (±10.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Monroe Township (Washington County) | 8.7 mi | 7.6% (±16.0 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Pierce Township, IN (15.8%), Franklin Township (Washington County), IN (15.8%), Monroe Township (Washington County), IN (7.6%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that moved in since 2020 across Washington County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that moved in since 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vernon Township (Washington County) | 44.0% (±31.7 points) |
| 2 | New Pekin | 30.3% (±10.3 points) |
| 3 | Salem | 26.4% (±6.0 points) |
| 4 | Campbellsburg | 26.2% (±11.6 points) |
| 5 | Posey Township (Washington County) | 24.3% (±11.1 points) |
| 6 | Washington Township (Washington County) | 24.0% (±4.1 points) |
| 7 | Polk Township (Washington County) | 19.3% (±8.3 points) |
| 8 | Livonia | 16.7% (±55.3 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Franklin Township (Washington County) | 15.8% (±7.7 points) |
Showing 9 of 19 places in Washington County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Salem
How often do people move in Salem?
26.4% of households in Salem, IN moved into their home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many long-time residents does Salem have?
21.8% of households in Salem have lived in their home since 1999 or earlier.
Sources
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DP04_0051PE, DP04_0051PM, DP04_0052PE, DP04_0052PM, DP04_0053PE, DP04_0053PM, DP04_0054PE, DP04_0054PM, DP04_0055PE, DP04_0055PM, DP04_0056PE, DP04_0056PM
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