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 | 03:22:43 (18th April 2026) |
| Population growth | 1.21% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 69℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Salem is located at 36°22'16"N 91°49'22"W (36.3711800, -91.8226500).
Salem map
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Weather
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. West wind 10 to 15 m...
7-Day ForecastDemographics
The population of Salem increased by 1.21% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 86 | - | |
| 2000 | 1,591 | 94.59% | |
| 2010 | 1,635 | 2.69% | census |
| 2011 | 1,645 | 0.61% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,636 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,636 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,625 | -0.68% | 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 | 1.27% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,675 | 1.31% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,655 | -1.21% | 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, .
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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 |
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Other cities in Fulton County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Fulton County , AR.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Spring | 940 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Viola | 356 | Human settlement in Fulton County, Arkansas, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Salem distances to largest Arkansas cities