What is the population of Salem?

The population of Salem, OH is 956.

Where is Salem located?

Salem, OH is located at latitude 39.6825700 and longitude -82.3354300. It is in United States.

What is the area of Salem?

The area of Salem, OH is 16.64497 km².

What is the elevation of Salem?

Salem, OH has an elevation of 269 meters (883 feet) above sea level.

What time zone is Salem in?

Salem, OH is in the America/New_York time zone.

What state is Salem in?

Salem is in the state of Ohio, United States.

What county is Salem, OH in?

Salem is in Perry County, Ohio.

How has the population of Salem changed?

The population of Salem, OH has decreased from 1,001 (2010) to 956 (2020), a change of -4.5%.

Salem, OH - Geographic Facts & Maps

Salem: city in Ohio.

About

Salem is a city located in the county of Perry in the U.S. state of Ohio. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,001 and a population density of 60 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 956 inhabitants.

The city was created 220 years ago in 1805.

Salem locator map — Location of Salem on Ohio map.

Quick Facts about Salem

Population	956 (2020)
Country	United States of America
State	Ohio (United States)
County	Perry County
Postal code	44460
Area	16.64 km²
Latitude & Longitude	39.6826,-82.3354
Altitude	1,227 feet / 374 meters
Establishment	January 01, 1806 (220 years ago)
Time Zone	America/New_York
Local time	13:17:30 (6th November 2026)
Density	57 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth	-4.5% (2010-2020)
Weather	58℉ Chance Light Rain 7-days weather

State Street in the Salem Downtown HD image

Geography

Salem is located at 39°40'57"N 82°20'8"W (39.6825700, -82.3354300).

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Weather

58°F

Chance Light Rain

2 to 8 mph W Friday

A chance of rain between 9am and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. West wind 2 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

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Official website of Salem

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Salem decreased by 4.5% in 10 years.

Year	Population	% Change	Method
2010	1,001	-	census
2011	1,000	-0.1%	estimation process
2012	994	-0.6%	estimation process
2013	993	-0.1%	estimation process
2014	985	-0.81%	estimation process
2015	980	-0.51%	estimation process
2016	976	-0.41%	estimation process
2017	974	-0.2%	estimation process
2018	968	-0.62%	estimation process
2019	961	-0.72%	estimation process
2020	956	-0.52%	estimation process

Salem zip code is 44460. County name: Columbiana, County fips: 39029

Best Things to Do in Salem

1Centennial Park

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3Mullins Memorial Park

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4Salem Historical Society & Museum

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People born in Salem (28)

People born in Salem, including writer Holly Lisle, Union Army General John Allen Campbell, architect Theodate Pope Riddle, .

More notable people

Paul Stamets (American mycologist) he was born in 17/07/1955
Jacob Hamblin (American diplomat) he was born in 02/04/1819
Joel Fisher (American sculptor) he was born in 06/06/1947
Barclay Coppock (American rebel) he was born in 04/01/1839
Chalkley Beeson (American sheriff) he was born in 24/04/1848
David G. Swaim (Judge Advocate General of the United States Army) he was born in 22/12/1834
Howard Harpster (American football player and coach (1907-1980)) he was born in 14/05/1907
James McDonald Chaney (American minister) he was born in 18/03/1831
Jerri Nielsen (American physician) she was born in 01/03/1952
Lloyd Yoder (American football player) he was born in 13/07/1903
Ray Dorr (American football player (1941-2001)) he was born in 02/11/1941
Rich Karlis (American football player) he was born in 23/05/1959
Sam Willaman (American football player and coach (1891-1935)) he was born in 04/04/1891
Horace Phillips (Major League Baseball manager) he was born in 14/05/1853
John Hunt Painter (American Quaker) he was born in 03/09/1819
Anthony A. Less (United States Navy admiral) he was born in 31/08/1937
Webster Street (American jurist) he was born in 08/06/1846
Peter V. Neffenger he was born in 21/08/1955

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Salem, OH. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code	Name	City	ZIP
204848	Ohio University-Lancaster Campus	Lancaster (OH)	43130-1037

Nearby Transit Stations (1)

Rail and bus stations connected to Salem, OH. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code	Name	Address	Type
COL	Columbus, OH	111 East Town Street	BUS

Nearby Post Offices

Closest post offices linked to Salem.

Post Office Name	City	ZIP
Junction City Post Office	Junction City (OH)	43748

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Other cities in Perry County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Perry County , OH.

City Name	Population	Title
New Lexington	4,671	City in Perry County, Ohio, United States of America
Crooksville	2,476	Village in the United States
Somerset	1,465	Village in Ohio, United States

Salem, Ohio