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 124 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% |
| Altitude : | 663 feet / 202 meters |
| Capital city : | Salem is capital of Fulton County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1900 (124 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 23:09:04 (25th April 2024) |
| Population growth : | 1.21% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Salem is located at 36°22'16"N 91°49'22"W (36.3711800, -91.8226500).
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Demographics
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 |
People born in Salem (2)
People born in Salem, including artist and writer Joe Brainard, politician Horace Northcutt, .
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Schools in Salem
College & universities near Salem, AR
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 107549 | Ozarka College | Melbourne (AR) | 72556-0010 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Salem, AR
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WNR | Walnut Ridge | 109 Southwest Front Street | RAIL |
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
