Salem, Virginia
Salem: City in Page County, Virginia, United States
About
Salem is a city located in the county of Page in the U.S. state of Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 24,802 and a population density of 659 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 25,340 inhabitants.
The city was created 224 years ago in 1801.
Quick Facts about Salem
| Population : | 25,340 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Virginia (United States) |
| County : | Page County |
| Different from : | Salem County |
| Area : | 37.66 km2 |
| Named for : | Salem |
| Altitude : | 3,527 feet / 1075 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1802 (224 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 21:44:45 (16th January 2026) |
| Postal code : | 24153 |
| Density : | 673 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 2.12% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Salem is located at 38°38'39"N 78°32'52"W (38.6442900, -78.5477900). It has 2 neighbors: Roanoke and Roanoke County.
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- Official Website
Official website of Salem
Salem has 2 neighbours.
- Roanoke The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia. It is located on the Roanoke River in southwestern Virginia. Roanoke is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Roanoke Museum of Art and the Taubman Museum of Art.
- Roanoke County county in Virginia, United States
Demographics
The population of Salem increased by 2.12% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 24,802 | - | census |
| 2011 | 25,026 | 0.9% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 25,179 | 0.61% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 25,317 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 25,428 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 25,364 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 25,252 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 25,373 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 25,293 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 25,301 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 25,340 | 0.15% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Salem
1 Dixie Caverns & Pottery Inc
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2 Green Hill Park
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3 Thunder Valley
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4 Lake Spring Park
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5 Longwood Park
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Other Places in Salem
1 Salem Utility Billing
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2 Salem City Hall
114 N Broad St, Salem, VA 24153 ➦ Show Map
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3 Forestry Department
210 Riverland Dr, Salem, VA 24153, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism
1206 Kessler Mill Rd, Salem, VA 24153, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Salem Horticulturist Department
1228 Indiana St, Salem, VA 24153 ➦ Show Map
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6 Salem Finance Department
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7 Salem Public Information
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8 Salem City Accounts Payable
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9 City Manager's Office
114 N Broad St, Salem, VA 24153 ➦ Show Map
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10 Carilion Clinic
Roanoke Blvd, Salem, VA 24153, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Salem (8)
People born in Salem, including actor Michael Mullins, zoologist Theophilus Painter, basketball player Mark Byington, .
List
- William Knox Martin he was born in 01/01/1894
- Leander J. Shaw, Jr. (American jurist) he was born in 06/09/1930
- Alex Light (American football offensive tackle) he was born in 02/05/1996
- Ruth Painter Randall (American historian) she was born in 01/11/1892
- David C. Shanks (U.S. Army major general) he was born in 06/04/1861
Schools in Salem
College & universities near Salem, VA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 232043 | Eastern Mennonite University | Harrisonburg (VA) | 22802-2462 |
Stations (14)
Amtrak & bus stations near Salem, VA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLP | Culpeper station | 109 South Commerce Street | RAIL |
| CVS | Charlottesville Union Station | 810 West Main St | RAIL |
| STA | Staunton station | 1 Middlebrook Avenue | RAIL |
| MSS | Manassas station | 9431 West Street | RAIL |
| FBG | Fredericksburg | 200 Lafayette Blvd. | RAIL |
Other cities in Page County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Page County , VA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Luray | 4,849 | Town of Virginia, United States |
| Shenandoah | 2,334 | Town in Page County, Virginia, United States |
| Stanley | 1,676 | Town in Virginia |
Distance to Other Cities
Salem distances to largest Virginia cities
