Salem, New Jersey
Salem: city in Salem County, New Jersey, USA
About
Salem is a city located in the county of Salem in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,146 and a population density of 1,828 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,713 inhabitants.
The city was created 350 years ago in 1675.
Quick Facts about Salem
| Population | 4,713 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Jersey (United States) |
| County | Salem County |
| Postal code | 08079 |
| Phone Area Codes | 856 |
| Area | 2.82 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.5718,-75.4671 |
| Named for | Shalom |
| Altitude | 10 feet / 3 meters |
| Capital city | Salem is capital of Salem County |
| Establishment | October 01, 1675 (350 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 06:10:57 (11th April 2026) |
| Density | 1,674 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -9.19% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 66℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
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Geography
Salem is located at 39°34'18"N 75°28'2"W (39.5717800, -75.4671400).
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Weather
66°F
Sunny
10 to 15 mph NW
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Sunny, with a high near 66. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Salem decreased by 9.19% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,146 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,082 | -1.26% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,033 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,978 | -1.1% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,930 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,866 | -1.32% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,813 | -1.1% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,785 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,762 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,706 | -1.19% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,713 | 0.15% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 29,085 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 34,403 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -15.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 29,670 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 34,400 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 26.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 15.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 55.1% |
| White only, percent : | 16.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 81.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.8% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 0.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 0.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 16.0% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,239 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.0% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 49.3% |
Salem zip code is 08079.
County name: Salem, County
fips: 34033
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 49.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $78,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,007 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $333 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $694 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 12,142 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.48 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 77.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 63.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 79.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 19.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 18.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 52.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 49.5% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 115,430 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 229,073 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 526,557 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 405,444 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $12,133 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $27,025 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $19,520 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 37.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,685 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,238 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,174 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,526 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,006 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 278 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,232 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,279.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 26.89 |
Services and Civic Places in Salem
1Elsinboro Town Hall
Rating: 5 (1)
619 Salem Fort Elfsborg Rd, Salem, NJ 08079 View details
Phone: +18569352200 | Website available
2Salem County Office
94 Market St, Salem, NJ 08079, United States View details
Phone: +18569357510 | Website available
People born in Salem (30)
People born in Salem, including politician Benjamin H. Brewster, politician Isaac Ambrose Barber, professional wrestler Orlando Jordan, .
More notable people
- John Chowning (American composer) he was born in 22/08/1934
- Clement Hall Sinnickson (New Jersey politician, United States Representative (1834-1919)) he was born in 16/09/1834
- William J. Hughes (American politician (1932-2019)) he was born in 17/10/1932
- Alexander G. Cattell (American politician (1816-1894)) he was born in 12/02/1816
- Henry T. Ellett (American politician (1812-1887)) he was born in 08/03/1812
- Nina Romano (American actress (1901-1966)) she was born in 18/10/1901
- A. B. Brown (American football player) he was born in 04/12/1965
- Alice Barber Stephens (American artist (1858-1932)) she was born in 01/07/1858
- Duke Esper (American baseball player) he was born in 28/07/1868
- Edward Trenchard (United States Navy officer) he was born in 01/01/1785
- Forman S. Acton (American computer scientist) he was born in 10/08/1920
- John Rock (American abolitionist) he was born in 13/10/1825
- Lydell Mitchell (American football player) he was born in 30/05/1949
- Meg Burton Cahill (American politician who served as Arizona State Senator) she was born in 08/03/1954
- Ray Steineder (American baseball player) he was born in 13/11/1894
- Thomas Carpenter (American glassmaker) he was born in 02/11/1752
- John A. Waddington (American politician) he was born in 10/05/1911
- Hetty Reckless (American runaway slave, abolitionist) she was born in 01/01/1776
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Salem, NJ. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 186469 | Salem Community College | Carneys Point (NJ) | 08069-2799 |
Nearby Transit Stations (30)
Rail and bus stations connected to Salem, NJ. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WIL | Wilmington station | 100 South French Street | RAIL |
| NRK | Newark | 429 South College Ave. | RAIL |
| DVR | Dover, Delaware | 716 South Governors Ave | BUS |
| PHL | 30th Street Station | 2955 Market St. | RAIL |
| LDW | Lindenwold | Station Ave & White Horse Rd West | OTHER |
Closest post offices linked to Salem.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Salem Post Office | Salem (NJ) | 08079 |
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Other cities in Salem County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Salem County , NJ.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland | 12,841 | Borough in New Jersey, USA |
| Pennsville | 12,428 | Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States |
| Carneys Point | 7,692 | Census designated place in New Jersey, USA |
| Milltown | 6,909 | Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey |
| Penns Grove | 4,752 | Borough in Salem County, New Jersey, United States |
| Woodstown | 3,440 | Borough in Salem County, New Jersey, United States |
| Alloway | 3,363 | Village in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK |
| Quinton | 2,459 | Township of New Jersey |
| Oldmans | 1,791 | Township in New Jersey |
| Elmer | 1,312 | Borough in Salem County, New Jersey |
Distance to Other Cities
Salem distances to largest New Jersey cities