What is the population of Salem?

The population of Salem, KS is 305.

Where is Salem located?

Salem, KS is located at latitude 39.8716800 and longitude -98.4845000. It is in United States.

What is the elevation of Salem?

Salem, KS has an elevation of 543 meters (1781 feet) above sea level.

What time zone is Salem in?

Salem, KS is in the America/Chicago time zone.

What state is Salem in?

Salem is in the state of Kansas, United States.

What county is Salem, KS in?

Salem is in Jewell County, Kansas.

How has the population of Salem changed?

The population of Salem, KS has decreased from 306 (2010) to 305 (2020), a change of -0.3%.

Salem, Kansas

Salem: city (possibly historical)

About

Salem is a city located in the county of Jewell in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 306. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 305 inhabitants.

Quick Facts about Salem

Population	305 (2020)
Country	United States of America
State	Kansas (United States)
County	Jewell County
Latitude & Longitude	39.8717,-98.4845
Time Zone	America/Chicago
Local time	13:27:48 (15th April 2026)
Population growth	-0.33% (2010-2020)
Weather	53℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather

Geography

Salem is located at 39°52'18"N 98°29'4"W (39.8716800, -98.4845000).

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Weather

53°F

Partly Cloudy

10 mph NE Overnight

Partly cloudy. Low around 53, with temperatures rising to around 56 overnight. Northeast wind around 10 mph.

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Salem decreased by 0.33% in 10 years.

Year	Population	% Change	Method
2010	306	-	census
2011	313	2.24%	estimation process
2012	315	0.63%	estimation process
2013	314	-0.32%	estimation process
2014	314	0%	estimation process
2015	312	-0.64%	estimation process
2016	310	-0.65%	estimation process
2017	309	-0.32%	estimation process
2018	308	-0.32%	estimation process
2019	305	-0.98%	estimation process
2020	305	0%	estimation process

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Salem, KS. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code	Name	City	ZIP
155593	North Central Kansas Technical College	Beloit (KS)	67420

Nearby Transit Stations (2)

Rail and bus stations connected to Salem, KS. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code	Name	Address	Type
HAS	Hastings	501 West First St.	RAIL
HLD	Holdrege	100 West Ave.	RAIL

Nearby Post Offices

Closest post offices linked to Salem.

Post Office Name	City	ZIP
Esbon Post Office	Esbon (KS)	66941

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Other cities in Jewell County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jewell County , KS.

City Name	Population	Title
Mankato	804	City in Kansas, United States
Jewell	396	City in Jewell County, Kansas
Burr Oak	160	Township in Jewell County, Kansas
Esbon	91	Township in Jewell County, Kansas
Formoso	86	City in Jewell County, Kansas, USA
Ionia	70	Human settlement in United States of America
Randall	61	Human settlement in Jewell County, Kansas, United States of America
White Rock	39	Human settlement in Kansas, United States of America
Webber	24	City in Kansas, USA