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Salem city, AR

ZIP 72576 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 72576

72576 has a population of 3,748 with a median age of 51.3 yrs (44.2% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
90.1%+46% vs US avg
x
Black
0.6%-95% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.1%-98% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
3.1%-83% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
6.0%
x
Age Groups
0–17
15.7%-28% vs US avg
x
18–64
57.9%-6% vs US avg
x
65+
26.3%+62% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
10.5%-5% vs US avg
x
High school
37.7%+44% vs US avg
x
Some college
34.0%+18% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
17.7%-47% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
45.5%-5% vs US avg
x
Never married
20.0%-41% vs US avg
x
Divorced
24.2%+135% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
10.2%
x
Diversity Index
18/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
23.6%+105% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
11.9%+98% vs US avg
x
Disability
30.8%+130% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
11.7%+44% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
22.7%+292% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishEnglishGerman

Health & Community Indicators in 72576

Poverty Rate
23.6%+105% vs US avg
x
Veterans
11.9%+98% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
11.7%+44% vs US avg
x
Disability
30.8%+130% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
12.1%+52% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
17.1%+46% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
22.7%+292% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population3,748
Median age51.3
Poverty rate23.6%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White90.1%
Hispanic3.1%
Black0.6%
Asian0.1%
Foreign-born0.0%