Salem, West Virginia
Salem: city in West Virginia
About
Salem is a city located in the county of Fayette in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,586 and a population density of 458 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,511 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Salem
| Population | 1,511 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | West Virginia (United States) |
| County | Fayette County |
| Postal code | 26426 |
| Phone Area Codes | 304 |
| Area | 3.47 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.9893,-81.1154 |
| Altitude | 1,050 feet / 320 meters |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 22:45:59 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 436 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -4.96% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 54℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
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Geography
Salem is located at 37°59'21"N 81°6'55"W (37.9892800, -81.1153800).
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Weather
54°F
Chance Rain Showers
9 to 14 mph NW
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7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Salem decreased by 4.96% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,586 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,581 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,570 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,560 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,549 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,540 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,516 | -1.58% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,576 | 3.81% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,534 | -2.74% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,522 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,511 | -0.73% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 8,332 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 8,995 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -7.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 9,005 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 8,987 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 20.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 15.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.9% |
| White only, percent : | 71.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 17.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 9.5% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 71.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 416 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.1% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 41.3% |
Salem zip code is 26426.
County name: Harrison, County
fips: 54033
Bowlin, Bowling, New Salem, Oneal
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 41.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $70,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $996 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $420 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $631 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,359 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.18 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 80.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 83.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 74.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 86.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 17.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 25,926 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 47,177 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 151,384 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 178,270 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $20,293 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $32,899 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $19,238 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 28.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 586 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 307 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 165 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 55 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 478 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 73 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 438 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 4,223.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 2.13 |
Best Things to Do in Salem
1Brandy Gap Tunnel #2
Rating: 4.7 (44)
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2Fort New Salem
Rating: 4.6 (33)
81 settlers Lane, Salem, WV 26426, United States View details
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Services and Civic Places in Salem
1Salem Town Hall
Rating: 5 (1)
229 W Main St, Salem, WV 26426 View details
People born in Salem (4)
People born in Salem, including politician Jennings Randolph, United States Army Medal of Honor recipient Melvin Mayfield, born 1891; died 1958 Page Cooper, .
More notable people
- Kenneth H. Burdick (physician) he was born in 01/03/1923
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Salem, WV. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 413176 | Fayette Institute of Technology | Oak Hill (WV) | 25901 |
Nearby Transit Stations (9)
Rail and bus stations connected to Salem, WV. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| THN | Thurmond | Hwy 25 & Hwy 2 | RAIL |
| PRC | Prince | Hwy 41 and County Road 25 | RAIL |
| MNG | Montgomery | Third Avenue and Washington Street | RAIL |
| HIN | Hinton | Front St. and Fifth Ave. | RAIL |
| ALD | Alderson | 1 C&O Plaza on Railroad Plaza | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Salem.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Minden Post Office | Minden (WV) | 25879 |
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Other cities in Fayette County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Fayette County , WV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Hill | 8,140 | City in West Virginia |
| Fayette | 4,619 | City in and county seat of Fayette County, Alabama, United States |
| Fayetteville | 2,684 | Town in and the county seat of Fayette County, West Virginia |
| Mount Hope | 1,377 | City in West Virginia |
| Ansted | 1,300 | Town in Fayette County, West Virginia |
| Smithers | 726 | Human settlement in West Virginia, United States of America |
| Powellton | 619 | Census-designated place in Fayette County, West Virginia |
| Gauley Bridge | 545 | Human settlement in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Pine Grove | 472 | Unincorporated community in Fayette County, West Virginia |
| Meadow Bridge | 344 | Human settlement in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Pax | 150 | Human settlement in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Thurmond | 5 | Town in Fayette County, West Virginia |
Distance to Other Cities
Salem distances to largest West Virginia cities