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 222 years ago in 1801.

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Location of Salem on Virginia map.

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 (222 years ago)
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 12:34:06 (1st December 2024)
Postal code : 24153
Density : 673 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 2.12% (2010-2020)
Salem VA downtown image
Salem VA downtown
Salem VA downtown image

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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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

Salem zip code is 24153. County name: Salem, County fips: 51775

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People born in Salem (8)

People born in Salem, including actor Michael Mullins, zoologist Theophilus Painter, basketball player Mark Byington, .

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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

Post offices near Salem

Post Office Name City ZIP
Luray Post Office Luray (VA) 22835

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  • Salem , Oregon The capital of Oregon. It is located on the Willamette River in northwestern Oregon. Salem is known for its many historic buildings, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Oregon State Capitol and the Oregon Historical Society Museum. with a population of 175,891 people.
  • Salem , Massachusetts The capital of Massachusetts. It is located on the North River in the northeastern part of the state. Salem is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Salem Witch Museum and the Salem Maritime National Historic Site. with a population of 43,581 people.
  • Salem , New Hampshire town in New Hampshire, United States with a population of 30,641 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.
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  • Salem , Connecticut town in New London County, Connecticut, United States with a population of 4,083 people.
  • Salem , New York city in Washington Township, Washington County, Indiana, United States with a population of 2,607 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 Dakota city in South Dakota, United States of America with a population of 153 people.
  • Salem , South Carolina town in South Carolina, United States with a population of 153 people.
  • Salem , Nebraska village in Nebraska, United States with a population of 103 people.

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