Salem, Kentucky
Salem: City in Kentucky, United States
About
Salem is a city located in the county of Livingston in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 752 and a population density of 340 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 717 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Salem
| Population : | 717 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kentucky (United States) |
| County : | Livingston County |
| Postal code : | 42078 |
| Area : | 2.21 km2 |
| Altitude : | 443 feet / 135 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 05:32:15 (18th April 2025) |
| Density : | 324 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.88% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Salem is located at 37°15'52"N 88°14'39"W (37.2645000, -88.2442000).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Salem decreased by 4.88% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 752 | - | census |
| 2011 | 750 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 744 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 738 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 737 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 733 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 725 | -1.1% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 728 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 728 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 723 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 717 | -0.84% | estimation process |
Salem zip code is 42078.
County name: Livingston, County
fips: 21139
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People born in Salem (3)
People born in Salem, including politician James Henry Dickey Henderson, university president C. Pat Taylor, Confederate Army officer and lawyer Given Campbell, .
List
Schools in Salem
College & universities near Salem, KY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 157483 | West Kentucky Community and Technical College | Paducah (KY) | 42002-7380 |
Stations (8)
Amtrak & bus stations near Salem, KY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAD | Paducah, KY | 2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue | BUS |
| VNA | Vienna, IL | 504 West Vine Street | BUS |
| MDV | Madisonville, KY | 4765 Hanson Road | BUS |
| MAI | Marion, IL | 2100 West Main Street | BUS |
| EVN | Evansville, IN | 119 Northwest 6th Street | BUS |
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Other cities in Livingston County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Livingston County , KY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Ledbetter | 1,683 | Census-designated place in Livingston County, Kentucky |
| Grand Rivers | 362 | Human settlement in Livingston County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Smithland | 279 | Human settlement in Livingston County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Carrsville | 44 | City in Kentucky, United States |
