Salem, Indiana
Salem: City in Washington Township, Washington County, Indiana, United States
About
Salem is a township located in the county of Union in the U.S. state of Indiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,319 and a population density of 607 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 6,236 inhabitants.
The township was created 211 years ago in 1813.
Quick Facts about Salem
| Population : | 6,236 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Indiana (United States) |
| County : | Union County |
| Postal code : | 47167 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 812 |
| Area : | 10.41 km2 |
| Continent : | North America |
| Altitude : | 751 feet / 229 meters |
| Capital city : | Salem is capital of Washington County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1814 (211 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 12:21:12 (28th April 2025) |
| Density : | 599 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.33% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Salem is located at 39°35'47"N 84°53'25"W (39.5964400, -84.8902400).
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Official website of Salem
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Salem decreased by 1.33% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 6,319 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,296 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,239 | -0.91% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,223 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,226 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,189 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,161 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,159 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,195 | 0.58% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,206 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,236 | 0.48% | estimation process |
Salem zip code is 47167.
County name: Washington, County
fips: 18175
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, .
List
- 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
Schools in Salem
College & universities near Salem, IN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 204024 | Miami University-Oxford | Oxford (OH) | 45056 |
| 150455 | Earlham College | Richmond (IN) | 47374-4095 |
| 143233 | Bethany Theological Seminary | Richmond (IN) | 47374-4019 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Salem, IN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| COI | Connersville station | 1012 Eastern Avenue | RAIL |
| CIN | Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal | 1301 Western Ave. | RAIL |
| CIG | Cincinnati, OH | 1005 Gilbert Avenue | BUS |
| IND | Indianapolis Union Station | 350 South Illinois Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Salem
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Liberty Post Office | Liberty (IN) | 47353 |
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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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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Other cities in Union County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Union County , IN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 2,000 | Town in Indiana, United States |
| Brownsville | 797 | Unincorporated community in Indiana |
| West College Corner | 629 | Human settlement in Union County, Indiana, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Salem distances to largest Indiana cities
