Salem Population 2026
Salem has a population of 175,535, making it the #150 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Oregon. Roughly 0.1% of United States's population lives here. It is about 50× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
175,535
Rank in United States
#150
Coordinates
44.94°N, 123.04°W
~49 m elevation · America/Los_Angeles
Distance to capital (Washington)
3,812 km
2,367 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Oregon
Cities near Salem
- Four Corners15,947 people · ~4 km away
- Keizer37,895 people · ~5 km away
- Hayesville19,936 people · ~6 km away
- Dallas15,277 people · ~22 km away
- Woodburn25,173 people · ~26 km away
- McMinnville33,892 people · ~32 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Salem?
Salem has a population of 175,535 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #150 biggest city in United States.
What state is Salem in?
Salem is located in Oregon, United States.
Is Salem the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 3,812 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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