Salem, Iowa
Salem: City in Iowa, United States
About
Salem is a city located in the county of Henry in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 383 and a population density of 241 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 380 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Salem
| Population : | 380 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Henry County |
| Postal code : | 52649 |
| Area : | 1.59 km2 |
| Altitude : | 715 feet / 218 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 15:10:07 (16th January 2026) |
| Density : | 239 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.79% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Salem is located at 40°51'10"N 91°37'13"W (40.8528100, -91.6201600).
Salem map
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Salem decreased by 0.79% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 383 | - | census |
| 2011 | 388 | 1.29% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 385 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 387 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 386 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 386 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 385 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 386 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 385 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 384 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 380 | -1.05% | estimation process |
Other Places in Salem
1 Salem City Hall
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People born in Salem (3)
People born in Salem, including physicist and Antarctic explorer Thomas Poulter, judge Winfield S. Withrow, Henry B. Bogue, .
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Schools in Salem
College & universities near Salem, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153463 | American Hair Academy | Mt. Pleasant (IA) | 52641 |
| 153621 | Iowa Wesleyan University | Mount Pleasant (IA) | 52641 |
| 153861 | Maharishi University of Management | Fairfield (IA) | 52557 |
| 154378 | Southeastern Community College | West Burlington (IA) | 52655-0180 |
Stations (11)
Amtrak & bus stations near Salem, IA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTP | Mount Pleasant | 418 North Adams Street | RAIL |
| FMD | Fort Madison station | 1601 20th Street | RAIL |
| BRL | Burlington | 300 South Main Street | RAIL |
| OTM | Ottumwa station | 210 West Main Street | RAIL |
| MAC | Macomb | 120 East Calhoun Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Salem
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Salem Post Office | Salem (IA) | 52649 |
| Hillsbor Post Office | Hillsboro (IA) | 52630 |
| Houghton Post Office | Houghton (IA) | 52631 |
| Mount Pleasan Post Office | Mount Pleasant (IA) | 52641 |
| Stockpor Post Office | Stockport (IA) | 52651 |
Other cities in Henry County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Henry County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant | 8,508 | City in Henry County, Iowa, United States |
| New London | 1,825 | City in Iowa |
| Winfield | 1,073 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Wayland | 930 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Olds | 222 | Human settlement in Henry County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Hillsboro | 173 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Rome | 117 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Westwood | 107 | City in Henry County, Iowa, United States |
| Coppock | 48 | Human settlement in Iowa, United States of America |
