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Salem, VA vs Conway, SC

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- Conway is 0% more densely populated than Salem.
- People are 19.4% less likely to be married in Conway.
- The Median Age is 5.2 years younger in Conway.
 Salem, VAConway, SCUnited States
 Population  Unlock22,001329,725,481
 Female Population52.4%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.6%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock35.638.4
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 Population - 201024,897  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock11,788285,036,114
 Population - 199023,756  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock125.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now6.7%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock981.693.4
 Land Area14.5  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.8264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Salem, VAConway, SCUnited States
 Age 0 to 44.1%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.7%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.5%3.9%
 Age 18 to 207.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.8%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3411.3%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock8.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.1%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.6%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock12.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.2%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.3%1.9%
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 Race
 Salem, VAConway, SCUnited States
 White84.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock34.0%12.2%
 Asian1.9%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock1.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock2.2%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Salem, VAConway, SCUnited States
 Married Population47.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock35.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.4%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock61.5%50.2%
 Never Married32.7%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock7.8%10.8%
 Widowed6.7%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.612.60
 Households9,971  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock4,27480,755,759
     Married couple, w/children25.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock46.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,403  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock21.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children10.1%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Salem    4 Reviews
Samuel  · Rodeo, CA
moving
Over 9 years ago

I am looking for property in  More

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sharon · Salem, VA
Housing and taxes
Over 10 years ago

When we moved from Glen Allen VA to Salem I had read on here that cost of living including housing was cheaper. Housing is less unless you want a house bigger than 1300  More

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Denise · Salem, VA
Quaint town
Over 14 years ago

Salem is a lovely town surrounded by the beauty of the Blue Ridge mountains. Spring, Summer and Fall is exceptionally beautiful with moderate climate and lots of  More

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Reviews for Conway    3 Reviews
JACKIE · Staten Island, NY
Retireing to Lakeside crossing,55+
Over 11 years ago

Can anyone give me some info on this Place. We are both in our 60,and in very good shape. We are from Staten Island, NY, and we hope we can fit in. Please email me with  More

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Greg · Anderson, SC
Great place for retirement
Over 15 years ago

Bought a home here 6 years ago in a community that has a section for over 55 yr old buyers. This is an affordable, good quality of life area. Conway is nicely located  More

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Joan · Willington, CT
Active boomer looking for retirement location
Over 15 years ago

We are considering looking at Lakeside Crossing between Myrtle Beach and Conway. Does anyone know anything about the 55+ community and what the Conway area is  More

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