Economy & Jobs — Salem, Arkansas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $40,833 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$40,700 |
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| Per Capita Income | $20,245 |
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| Poverty Rate | 29.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.4% |
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| In Labor Force | 496 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 36.0% |
| Retail | 22.2% |
| Professional | 10.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Commercial Banks | 6 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 5 |
| Insurance Agencies | 4 |
| Physician Offices | 4 |
| Home Health | 4 |
| Child Day Care | 4 |
| Gas Stations | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
