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 212 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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.5964,-84.8902 |
| 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 | 20:00:44 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 599 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.33% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 76℉ Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Salem is located at 39°35'47"N 84°53'25"W (39.5964400, -84.8902400).
Salem map
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
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 |
Best Things to Do in Salem
1Beck's Mill
4433 S Becks Mill Rd, Salem, IN 47167, United States View details
Phone: +18128835147 | Website available
2Stevens Memorial Museum
307 E Market St, Salem, IN 47167, United States View details
Phone: +18128836495 | Website available
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, IN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| 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 |
Nearby Transit Stations (4)
Rail and bus stations connected to Salem, IN. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to Salem.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Liberty Post Office | Liberty (IN) | 47353 |
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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