Census-designated place · Ohio
Salem Heights (Hamilton County), Ohio
Salem Heights (Hamilton County), census-designated place, in Hamilton County, Ohio. Salem Heights (Hamilton County) had 3,862 residents in the 2020 Census, a full count; the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,602 (±630). GEOID 3970050.
Residents, 2020 Census
3,862
Census count or controlled total
ACS 2020-2024 estimate: 3,602 ±630
Median household income
$93,700
±$13,863 (90% margin)
Ohio: $71,389
Median home value
$245,200
±$23,532 (90% margin)
Ohio: $214,800
Median gross rent
not published
Ohio: $1,034
Where is Salem Heights (Hamilton County) and what county is it in?
Salem Heights (Hamilton County) is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Hamilton County, Ohio. It covers 1.6 square miles of land, 2,375 residents per square mile in 2020.
Salem Heights (Hamilton County) is in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 15 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Salem Heights (Hamilton County) lies entirely within Anderson Township, a township with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Salem Heights (Hamilton County), and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 3,862 residents in Salem Heights (Hamilton County), a full count rather than a sample. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a sample, estimates 3,602 (±630).
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Salem Heights (Hamilton County) is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Salem Heights (Hamilton County) | Hamilton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,602 ±630 | 830,774 | no clear change |
| Households | 1,362 ±253 | 354,739 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.57 ±0.24 | 2.29 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,362 ±253 | 381,356 | no clear change |
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 Heights (Hamilton County)?
The median resident of Salem Heights (Hamilton County) is 38.1 years old; 25.5% are under 18 and 16.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 83.6%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 8.4%.
| Measure | Salem Heights (Hamilton County) | Hamilton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.1 ±5.5 | 36.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.5% ±4.5 pts | 23.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.5% ±4.5 pts | 16.6% | – |
| Male | 47.6% ±5.2 pts | 48.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.1% ±3.2 pts | 4.8% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 83.6% ±7.4 pts | 62.3% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.2% ±2.5 pts | 23.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±1.1 pts | 2.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 8.4% ±5.5 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.0% ±2.2 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.6% ±4.8 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.4% ±2.3 pts | 5.5% | – |
| With a disability | 12.9% ±4.7 pts | 13.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 5.8% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 98.7% ±1.4 pts | 92.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 48.9% ±9.6 pts | 41.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 16.2% ±5.1 pts | 16.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.5% ±6.7 pts | 86.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.6% ±3.9 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 Heights (Hamilton County) earn?
Half of Salem Heights (Hamilton County)'s 1,362 households earn less than $93,700 a year (±$13,863), against $72,470 in Hamilton County and $71,389 in Ohio. In 2015-2019 it was $97,548 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Salem Heights (Hamilton County) | Hamilton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $93,700 ±$13,863 | $72,470 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $127,127 ±$18,089 | $106,643 | – |
| Per capita income | $48,361 ±$8,049 | $45,936 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 7.3% ±4.3 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.9% ±11.5 pts | 19.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 1.6% ±2.0 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.6% ±2.3 pts | 95.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 98.6% ±2.3 pts | 91.3% | – |
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 Heights (Hamilton County)?
Owners occupy 92.7% of Salem Heights (Hamilton County)'s occupied homes and renters 7.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $245,200 by its owner (±$23,532).
| Measure | Salem Heights (Hamilton County) | Hamilton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $245,200 ±$23,532 | $241,900 | +$42,751 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 0.0% ±30.5 pts | 40.3% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,620 ±$113 | $1,673 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 92.7% ±7.4 pts | 59.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 7.3% ±7.4 pts | 40.7% | – |
| Housing units | 1,362 ±253 | 381,356 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±2.9 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±30.5 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 94.7% ±6.7 pts | 58.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±2.7 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.7 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.1% ±3.2 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 15.4% ±7.4 pts | 24.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.3% ±2.1 pts | 10.3% | – |
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 Heights (Hamilton County) work and get to work?
71.2% of Salem Heights (Hamilton County)'s workers drive alone and 20.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.4 minutes.
| Measure | Salem Heights (Hamilton County) | Hamilton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 69.4% ±5.9 pts | 66.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.1% ±1.4 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 71.2% ±9.4 pts | 70.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.1% ±3.7 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Walked | 4.5% ±4.1 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 20.2% ±7.5 pts | 15.3% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.4 min ±3.4 | 22.8 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 Heights (Hamilton County)?
No census tract lies mostly in Salem Heights (Hamilton County); 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 250.02Hamilton County | 6,778 | $115,029 |
| Tract 46.03Hamilton County | 3,796 | $93,098 |
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 Heights (Hamilton County)) · Census block assignment files
How does Salem Heights (Hamilton County) compare with other places in Ohio?
Salem Heights (Hamilton County) ranks 373rd of 1,699 places in Ohio with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 751st | 1,734 |
| Residents per square mile | 153rd | 1,734 |
| Median household income | 373rd | 1,699 |
| Per capita income | 263rd | 1,729 |
| Median home value | 471st | 1,707 |
| Poverty rate | 821st | 1,116 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 141st | 1,613 |
| Median age | 1,294th | 1,727 |
| Owner-occupied share | 212th | 1,732 |
| Work from home | 147th | 990 |
| Travel time to work | 1,298th | 1,731 |
Salem Heights (Hamilton County)'s figures with every place in Ohio (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 Heights (Hamilton County)?
25 of the 56 figures for Salem Heights (Hamilton 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 Heights (Hamilton 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.