Salem, New York
Salem: city in Washington Township, Washington County, Indiana, United States
About
Salem is a township located in the county of Washington in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,715 and a population density of 261 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,607 inhabitants.
The township was created 212 years ago in 1813.
Quick Facts about Salem
| Population | 2,607 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New York (United States) |
| County | Washington County |
| Postal code | 47167 |
| Phone Area Codes | 812 |
| Area | 10.41 km2 |
| Continent | North America |
| Latitude & Longitude | 43.1723,-73.3276 |
| Altitude | 751 feet / 229 meters |
| Capital city | Salem is capital of Washington County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1814 (212 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 09:31:56 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 251 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -4.14% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 70℉ Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 7-days weather |
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Geography
Salem is located at 43°10'20"N 73°19'39"W (43.1723000, -73.3276100).
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Weather
70°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
2 to 6 mph NW
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Salem decreased by 4.14% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,715 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,712 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,707 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,693 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,682 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,674 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,657 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,648 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,636 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,633 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,607 | -1% | estimation process |
Salem zip code is 12865.
County name: Washington, County
fips: 36115
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People born in Salem (20)
People born in Salem, including statesman, diplomat, author and journalist John Hay, politician John Pickler, Union United States Army general Robert H. Milroy, .
More notable people
- Newton Booth (Governor of California (1825-1892)) he was born in 30/12/1825
- Faryion Wardrip (American serial killer) he was born in 06/03/1959
- Bill Richardson (first baseman in Major League Baseball for the 1901 St. Louis Cardinals) he was born in 24/01/1878
- Brad Pennington (American baseball player) he was born in 14/04/1969
- Bruce Jacobi (American racing driver) he was born in 23/06/1935
- Hoyt C. Hottel (American chemical engineer) he was born in 01/01/1903
- Lotus Coffman (Fifth president of the University of Minnesota) he was born in 07/01/1875
- Ovid Nicholson (Major League Baseball outfielder) he was born in 30/12/1888
- Thomas Jackson Rodman (American artillerist, inventor, ordnance specialist, and career United States Army officer) he was born in 31/07/1816
- Thomas Trueblood (college professor, college golf coach, author) he was born in 06/04/1856
- Harry Fultz (American educationist) he was born in 29/12/1888
- Deanna B. Marcum (American librarian) she was born in 05/08/1946
- Flora Harrod Hawes (American postmaster) she was born in 01/01/1863
- Emily Lucas Blackall (American writer, philanthropist) she was born in 30/06/1832
- Kingsley Price (philosopher)
- Bobby McCoskey (victim of the COVID-19 pandemic) he was born in 11/12/1964
- Mary Parke McFerson Foster
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Salem, NY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 418029 | Washington Saratoga Warren Hamilton Essex BOCES-Practical Nursing Program | Hudson Falls (NY) | 12839 |
Nearby Transit Stations (25)
Rail and bus stations connected to Salem, NY. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FED | Fort Edward station | 70 East St. | RAIL |
| SRK | Saratoga Springs, NY | 267 Union Avenue | BUS |
| SAR | Saratoga Springs station | 26 Station Lane | RAIL |
| WHL | Whitehall station | Main St. and Saunders St. | RAIL |
| FHV | Fair Haven, Vermont | Depot and Water Sts. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Salem.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Salem Post Office | Salem (NY) | 12865 |
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- Salem, Oregon The capital of Oregon. with a population of 175,891 people.
- Salem, Massachusetts The capital of Massachusetts. with a population of 43,581 people.
- Salem, New Hampshire town in New Hampshire, United States with a population of 30,641 people.
- Salem, Virginia City in Page County, Virginia, United States with a population of 25,340 people.
- Salem, Utah city in Utah County, Utah, United States with a population of 8,866 people.
- Salem, Illinois city in Illinois with a population of 6,952 people.
- Salem, Michigan township in Washtenaw County, Michigan with a population of 6,464 people.
- Salem, Pennsylvania township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania with a population of 6,367 people.
- Salem, Indiana city in Washington Township, Washington County, Indiana, United States with a population of 6,236 people.
- Salem, Indiana city in Washington Township, Washington County, Indiana, United States with a population of 6,217 people.
- Salem, Missouri city in Missouri, United States with a population of 4,874 people.
- Salem, New Jersey city in Salem County, New Jersey, USA with a population of 4,713 people.
- Salem, Connecticut town in New London County, Connecticut, United States with a population of 4,083 people.
- Salem, North Carolina township in Burke County, North Carolina with a population of 2,218 people.
- Salem, Arkansas city in Arkansas, United States with a population of 1,655 people.
- Salem, West Virginia city in West Virginia with a population of 1,511 people.
- Salem, Ohio city in Ohio with a population of 956 people.
- Salem, Kentucky city in Kentucky, United States with a population of 717 people.
- Salem, Wisconsin civil town in Kenosha County, Wisconsin with a population of 529 people.
- Salem, Iowa city in Iowa, United States with a population of 380 people.
- Salem, Kansas city (possibly historical) with a population of 305 people.
- Salem, South Carolina town in South Carolina, United States with a population of 153 people.
- Salem, South Dakota city in South Dakota, United States of America with a population of 153 people.
- Salem, Nebraska village in Nebraska, United States with a population of 103 people.
Other cities in Washington County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Washington County , NY. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsbury | 12,210 | Town of the United States |
| Hudson Falls | 6,988 | City in Washington County, New York, United States of America |
| Porter | 6,503 | Town in Niagara County, New York, United States |
| Granville | 6,366 | Human settlement in Washington County, New York, United States of America |
| Fort Ann | 5,965 | Town in Washington County, New York, United States |
| Argyle | 3,637 | Village in New York, United States |
| White Creek | 3,255 | Human settlement in Washington County, New York, United States of America |
| Fort Edward | 3,237 | Town of New York, United States |
| Whitehall | 2,517 | Village in the town of Whitehall, Washington County, New York |
| Easton | 2,209 | Human settlement in Washington County, New York, United States of America |
| Hartford | 2,172 | Town centrally located in Washington County, New York, United States |
| Cambridge | 1,916 | Town in New York, United States |
| Greenwich | 1,698 | Human settlement in Washington County, New York, United States of America |
| Wright | 1,474 | Town in Schoharie County, New York |
| Hampton | 897 | Town in New York |
| Putnam | 571 | Human settlement in Washington County, New York, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Salem distances to largest New York cities