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Salem Township, Sedgwick County, Kansas
Salem Township, Sedgwick County, township, in Sedgwick County, Kansas. Salem Township, Sedgwick County had 9,673 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 9,368 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 9,499 (±20). GEOID 2017362675.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
9,673
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 9,368 · ACS 2020-2024: 9,499 ±20
Median household income
$72,651
±$9,948 (90% margin)
Kansas: $74,275
Median home value
$166,100
±$15,178 (90% margin)
Kansas: $217,200
Median gross rent
$1,082
±$63 (90% margin)
Kansas: $1,060
Where is Salem Township, Sedgwick County and what county is it in?
Salem Township, Sedgwick County is a township in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It covers 31.9 square miles of land, 294 residents per square mile in 2020.
Part of Haysville (city) and Peck (CDP) also lie in it.
Salem Township, Sedgwick County is in the Wichita, KS metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 4 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Salem Township, Sedgwick County, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 9,673 people lived in Salem Township, Sedgwick County on July 1, 2025, up 3.1% since 2020, faster than Kansas (+1.3%). The 2020 Census counted 9,368 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 9,499 (±20).
| Measure | Salem Township, Sedgwick County | Sedgwick County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 9,499±20 | 528,226 | −366 |
| Households | 3,821±273 | 206,768 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.49±0.18 | 2.51 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,966±295 | 227,638 | no clear change |
Salem Township, Sedgwick County's population since 2000
From 8,411 in 2000 to 9,673 in 2025: up 15.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Salem Township, Sedgwick County as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Salem Township, Sedgwick County?
The median resident of Salem Township, Sedgwick County is 38.8 years old; 24.7% are under 18 and 15.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 79.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 11.2%. 4.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Salem Township, Sedgwick County | Sedgwick County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.8±5.7 | 36.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.7%±3.5 pts | 24.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.3%±2.8 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Male | 49.8%±3.3 pts | 49.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11.2%±2.4 pts | 16.5% | +5.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 79.5%±4.6 pts | 64.9% | −6.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.8 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.6 pts | 4.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 2.2%±2.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.4%±1.4 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 2.9%±2.8 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.3%±1.8 pts | 8.6% | +2.4 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.6%±2.2 pts | 15.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 12.0%±3.5 pts | 6.9% | – |
| With a disability | 16.5%±4.1 pts | 14.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.6%±2.4 pts | 10.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.6%±2.4 pts | 89.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.3%±5.8 pts | 32.1% | +9.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.5%±4.0 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 81.1%±6.0 pts | 85.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.8%±1.8 pts | 2.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Salem Township, Sedgwick County earn?
Half of Salem Township, Sedgwick County's 3,821 households earn less than $72,651 a year (±$9,948), against $69,365 in Sedgwick County and $74,275 in Kansas. In 2015-2019 it was $70,899 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Salem Township, Sedgwick County | Sedgwick County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $72,651±$9,948 | $69,365 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $88,125±$9,798 | $94,234 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,043±$3,927 | $37,825 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.6%±4.1 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.1%±9.0 pts | 18.6% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.9%±3.9 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.6%±2.7 pts | 96.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.8%±2.3 pts | 91.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Salem Township, Sedgwick County?
Owners occupy 85.5% of Salem Township, Sedgwick County's occupied homes and renters 14.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $166,100 by its owner (±$15,178). The median renter pays $1,082 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Salem Township, Sedgwick County | Sedgwick County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $166,100±$15,178 | $203,300 | +$36,508 |
| Median gross rent | $1,082±$63 | $998 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 4.1%±8.2 pts | 34.7% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,445±$101 | $1,564 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 85.5%±5.6 pts | 63.1% | +10.2 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 14.5%±5.6 pts | 36.9% | – |
| Housing units | 3,966±295 | 227,638 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±0.9 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 10.6%±12.1 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 81.7%±5.5 pts | 68.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.9%±3.3 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.6%±3.0 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.2%±2.3 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.5%±2.0 pts | 5.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Salem Township, Sedgwick County work and get to work?
92.7% of Salem Township, Sedgwick County's workers drive alone and 4.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.9 minutes.
| Measure | Salem Township, Sedgwick County | Sedgwick County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.7%±4.8 pts | 65.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.8%±1.4 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 92.7%±3.0 pts | 79.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 1.8%±1.6 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.7 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 0.3%±0.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.4%±2.6 pts | 8.1% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.9 min±2.2 | 19.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Salem Township, Sedgwick County?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Salem Township, Sedgwick County (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $66,657 (Tract 55.02) to $104,286 (Tract 97).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 55.02Sedgwick County | 5,896 | $66,657 |
| Tract 97Sedgwick County | 5,809 | $104,286 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Salem Township, Sedgwick County) · Census block assignment files
How does Salem Township, Sedgwick County compare with other places in Kansas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Salem Township, Sedgwick County is the 1,261st-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 9th-most populous of 1,256 in Kansas.
Salem Township, Sedgwick County ranks 176th of 374 places in Kansas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 9th | 1,256 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 69th | 373 |
| Residents per square mile | 203rd | 376 |
| Median household income | 176th | 374 |
| Per capita income | 183rd | 375 |
| Median home value | 185th | 370 |
| Median gross rent | 85th | 333 |
| Poverty rate | 110th | 266 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 264th | 374 |
| Median age | 209th | 376 |
| Owner-occupied share | 77th | 374 |
| Work from home | 216th | 233 |
| Travel time to work | 106th | 375 |
Salem Township, Sedgwick County's figures with every place in Kansas (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Salem Township, Sedgwick County?
16 of the 57 figures for Salem Township, Sedgwick County on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Salem Township, Sedgwick County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.