Salem, Arkansas
Salem: city in Arkansas, United States.
About
Salem is a city located in the county of Fulton in the U.S. state of Arkansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,635. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,655 inhabitants.
The city was created 126 years ago in 1899.
Quick Facts about Salem
| Population | 1,655 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Arkansas (United States) |
| County | Fulton County |
| Postal code | 72576 |
| Phone Area Codes | 870 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.38% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.62% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.3712,-91.8227 |
| Altitude | 663 feet / 202 meters |
| Capital city | Salem is capital of Fulton County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1900 (126 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 07:49:47 (23rd September 2026) |
| Population growth | 1.22% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 81℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Salem is located at 36°22'16"N 91°49'22"W (36.3711800, -91.8226500).
Salem map
icon to open full mode. View satellite images
Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. North northeast wind around 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
The population of Salem increased by 1.22% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 86 | - | |
| 2000 | 1,591 | 1750% | |
| 2010 | 1,635 | 2.77% | census |
| 2011 | 1,645 | 0.61% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,636 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,636 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,625 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,632 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,627 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,627 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,632 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,653 | 1.29% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,675 | 1.33% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,655 | -1.19% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Salem
1US Agricultural Department
236 Byron Rd, Salem, AR 72576, United States View details
Phone: +18708953357 | Website available
People born in Salem (2)
People born in Salem, including artist and writer Joe Brainard, politician Horace Northcutt, .
More notable people
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Salem, AR. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 107549 | Ozarka College | Melbourne (AR) | 72556-0010 |
Nearby Transit Stations (1)
Rail and bus stations connected to Salem, AR. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WNR | Walnut Ridge | 109 Southwest Front Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Salem.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Salem Post Office | Salem (AR) | 72576 |
Other places with the same name (15)
- Salem, Oregon The capital of Oregon. with a population of 175,891 people.
- Salem, Massachusetts The capital of Massachusetts. with a population of 43,581 people.
- Salem, New Hampshire town in New Hampshire, United States. with a population of 30,641 people.
- Salem, Virginia City in Page County, Virginia, United States. with a population of 25,340 people.
- Salem, Utah city in Utah County, Utah, United States. with a population of 8,866 people.
- Salem, Illinois city in Illinois. with a population of 6,952 people.
- Salem, Michigan township in Washtenaw County, Michigan. with a population of 6,464 people.
- Salem, Pennsylvania township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. with a population of 6,367 people.
- Salem, Indiana city in Washington Township, Washington County, Indiana, United States. with a population of 6,236 people.
- Salem, Indiana city in Washington Township, Washington County, Indiana, United States. with a population of 6,217 people.
- Salem, Missouri city in Missouri, United States. with a population of 4,874 people.
- Salem, New Jersey city in Salem County, New Jersey, USA. with a population of 4,713 people.
- Salem, Connecticut town in New London County, Connecticut, United States. with a population of 4,083 people.
- Salem, New York city in Washington Township, Washington County, Indiana, United States. with a population of 2,607 people.
- Salem, West Virginia city in West Virginia. with a population of 1,511 people.
Distance to Other Cities
Salem distances to largest Arkansas cities