This was 9.7 percent lower than the state average of 31.3 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,532.
85.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Salem city for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 154 | 14.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 309 | 28.3 |
| GED or alternative credential | 88 | 8.1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 117 | 10.7 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 189 | 17.3 |
| Associate's degree | 74 | 6.8 |
| Bachelor's degree | 120 | 11 |
| Master's degree | 42 | 3.8 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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