Salem, Arkansas
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −31.4% |
| 2008 | −43.7% |
| 2012 | −53.2% |
| 2016 | −56.0% |
| 2020 | −54.2% |
| 2024 | −44.5% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 26.6%Harris416 | 71.1%Trump1,113 | 2.3% | R+44.5 | D+9.7 | R+43.1 | 1,565 | |
| R | 22.1%Biden305 | 76.3%Trump1,054 | 1.6% | R+54.2 | D+1.7 | R+58.7 | 1,381 | |
| R | 19.0%Clinton202 | 75.0%Trump797 | 6.0% | R+56.0 | R+2.7 | R+58.1 | 1,063 | |
| R | 22.1%Obama257 | 75.3%Romney876 | 2.6% | R+53.2 | R+9.5 | R+57.1 | 1,163 | |
| R | 26.9%Obama191 | 70.7%McCain501 | 2.4% | R+43.7 | R+12.3 | R+51.0 | 709 | |
| R | 33.8%Kerry210 | 65.2%Bush405 | 1.0% | R+31.4 | — | R+28.9 | 621 |
Salem sits in the Mid-South. In 2024 it voted Republican.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 56.0 points in 2016. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 9.7 points toward the Democratic candidate; the 2024 margin was 44.5 points.
A population of 2,642, a 91% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $73,750 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Salem, Arkansas vote in 2024?
In 2024, Salem, Arkansas voted Republican by 44.5 points (R+44.5), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,565 votes cast, 416 went Democratic and 1,113 went Republican.
How many people live in Salem, Arkansas?
Salem, Arkansas has a population of 2,642 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Salem, Arkansas?
Median household income in Salem, Arkansas is $73,750 — below the national median of $80,734. The Arkansas state median is $60,773.
What is the political history of Salem, Arkansas?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Salem, Arkansas from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 0 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.