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Salem, Arkansas

city · Saline County (primary) , Fulton County, Ouachita County, Pike County

At a glance

1,620
Population
$105,900
Median home value
65% below U.S. median
$676/mo
Median rent
50% below U.S. median
$40,833
Median household income
48% below U.S. median
27.1 min
Average commute
81.6%
Homes with broadband
4.4%
Unemployment

Living here

Nearest 4-year college42 mi
Nearest community college22 mi
Nearest technical college25 mi
High school graduates92.1%
College graduates11.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Winston Salem Economic Development
City of Winston-Salem Economic Development office, established in December 2016 after splitting from Community and Business Development. It includes divisions such as Business Development, M/WBE, and Reintegration & Youth Development programs to support local businesses and workers.
county Saline County Economic Development
The Saline County Economic Development Corporation is a 21-member board consisting of business leaders who work closely with local partners and regional economic development organizations drawing new business and industry into the area. It has been providing services since 1982.
state Arkansas Economic Development Commission
At AEDC, we know economic advancement doesn't happen by accident. We work strategically with businesses and communities to create strong economic opportunities, making Arkansas the natural choice for success.
state Arkansas Valley Alliance
The Russellville Regional Alliance for Economic Development is a regional economic development agency serving Pope County in west-central Arkansas. It operates as a non-profit, public/private organization managed by a board of directors and works in close partnership with the Russellville Area Chamber of Commerce to promote the civic, economic, professional, cultural, and industrial progress of the area.
state Institute for Economic Advancement
Part of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock's School of Business; the Institute for Economic Advancement includes the Center for Economic Education.
state North Central Arkansas Economic Development
The Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce operates the Free Info Guide for Mountain Home, Arkansas, and provides information about economic development, general info, buildings & sites, plans of action, business retention/expansion, and workforce development. The site also promotes local attractions, events, and lodging and includes plan and membership resources.
state Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District
The Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District is a public, non-profit planning and development organization serving Baxter, Benton, Boone, Carroll, Madison, Marion, Newton, Searcy and Washington Counties, and it acts as a link between private and public sectors to advance economic and community development in Northwest Arkansas.
state Southwest Arkansas Development Alliance
The Southwest Arkansas Development Alliance (SADA) is a regional partnership focused on connecting communities to opportunity through coordinated economic and workforce development. By uniting county leaders, educators, and industry partners, SADA helps grow business, strengthen talent pipelines, and elevate the region’s competitiveness for new investment.
state West Central Ark Planning & Dev District
West Central Arkansas Planning & Development District is a not-for-profit economic development corporation serving ten counties in West Central Arkansas. It provides technical assistance to member cities and counties to obtain funding for public improvement projects, including infrastructure, and to coordinate private and public programs that promote economic development and improve community services.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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