Salem, Pennsylvania

Salem: Township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

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Salem is a township located in the county of Franklin in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,623 and a population density of 139 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 6,367 inhabitants.

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Quick Facts about Salem

Population : 6,367 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Pennsylvania (United States)
County : Franklin County
Area : 47.8 km2
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 03:14:29 (18th May 2025)
Density : 133 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -4.02% (2010-2020)
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Geography

Salem is located at 39°59'6"N 77°39'15"W (39.9850900, -77.6541600).

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Salem decreased by 4.02% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 6,623 - census
2011 6,627 0.06% estimation process
2012 6,610 -0.26% estimation process
2013 6,621 0.17% estimation process
2014 6,629 0.12% estimation process
2015 6,599 -0.45% estimation process
2016 6,546 -0.81% estimation process
2017 6,491 -0.85% estimation process
2018 6,452 -0.6% estimation process
2019 6,417 -0.55% estimation process
2020 6,367 -0.79% estimation process

Beautiful, Salem

Schools in Salem

College & universities near Salem, PA

Code Name City ZIP
217013 Wilson College Chambersburg (PA) 17201-1285

Stations (21)

Amtrak & bus stations near Salem, PA

Code Name Address Type
HAG Hagerstown, MD 123 West Franklin Street BUS
HNK Hancock, MD 434 East Main Street BUS
HGD Huntingdon Fourth and Allegheny Sts. RAIL
MRB Martinsburg station 229 East Martin St. RAIL
FRR Frederick Airport, MD 1341 Hughes Ford Road BUS

Post Office

Post offices near Salem

Post Office Name City ZIP
Chambersburg Post Office Chambersburg (PA) 17201

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  • Salem , Oregon The capital of Oregon. It is located on the Willamette River in northwestern Oregon. Salem is known for its many historic buildings, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Oregon State Capitol and the Oregon Historical Society Museum. with a population of 175,891 people.
  • Salem , Massachusetts The capital of Massachusetts. It is located on the North River in the northeastern part of the state. Salem is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Salem Witch Museum and the Salem Maritime National Historic Site. 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.
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  • Salem , Indiana city in Washington Township, Washington County, Indiana, United States with a population of 6,236 people.
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  • 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 , North Carolina township in Burke County, North Carolina with a population of 2,218 people.
  • Salem , Arkansas city in Arkansas, United States with a population of 1,655 people.
  • Salem , West Virginia city in West Virginia with a population of 1,511 people.
  • Salem , Ohio city in Ohio with a population of 956 people.
  • Salem , Kentucky city in Kentucky, United States with a population of 717 people.
  • Salem , Wisconsin civil town in Kenosha County, Wisconsin with a population of 529 people.
  • Salem , Iowa city in Iowa, United States with a population of 380 people.
  • Salem , Kansas city (possibly historical) with a population of 305 people.
  • Salem , South Dakota city in South Dakota, United States of America with a population of 153 people.
  • Salem , South Carolina town in South Carolina, United States with a population of 153 people.
  • Salem , Nebraska village in Nebraska, United States with a population of 103 people.

Other cities in Franklin County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Franklin County , PA. (more)

City Name Population Title
Chambersburg 21,231 Borough in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States
Waynesboro 10,906 Borough in Pennsylvania
Old Forge 7,838 City in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Charlestown 6,328 Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania
Saint Thomas 6,039 Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Quincy 5,451 City in Pennsylvania, United States
Greencastle 3,989 Borough of Pennsylvania
Wayne Heights 2,545 Census designated place
Mount Union 2,312 Borough of Pennsylvania
Brownsville 2,203 Borough in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States
Lurgan 2,173 City in United States of America
Metal 1,857 Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Mont Alto 1,729 Borough of Pennsylvania
Mercersburg 1,527 Borough of Pennsylvania
Marion 1,269 Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States
Concord 1,268 Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States

Distance to Other Cities

Salem distances to largest Pennsylvania cities