Salem, Utah

Salem: City in Utah County, Utah, United States

About

Salem is a city located in the county of Utah in the U.S. state of Utah. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,423. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,866 inhabitants.

The city was created 173 years ago in 1850.

Salem locator map
Location of Salem on Utah map.

Quick Facts about Salem

Population : 8,866 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Utah (United States)
County : Utah County
Postal code : 84653
Phone Area Codes : 801, 385
Water as percent of area : 0.23%
Land as percent of area : 99.77%
Named for : Salem
Altitude : 4,610 feet / 1405 meters
Establishment : January 01, 1851 (173 years ago)
Time Zone : Mountain Time Zone
Local time : 03:12:41 (11th December 2024)
Population growth : 27.55% (2010-2020)
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Geography

Salem is located at 40°3'11"N 111°40'25"W (40.0530100, -111.6735400). It has 3 neighbors: Elk Ridge, Payson and Spanish Fork.

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Salem has 3 neighbours.

  • Elk Ridge city in Utah County, Utah, United States
  • Payson city in Utah County, Utah, United States
  • Spanish Fork A city in Utah County, Utah. It is located in the southwestern part of the state. Spanish Fork is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Spanish Fork Heritage Museum and the Spanish Fork City Hall.

Demographics

The population of Salem increased by 27.55% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 6,423 - census
2011 6,607 2.78% estimation process
2012 6,752 2.15% estimation process
2013 6,908 2.26% estimation process
2014 7,199 4.04% estimation process
2015 7,418 2.95% estimation process
2016 7,781 4.67% estimation process
2017 8,192 5.02% estimation process
2018 8,460 3.17% estimation process
2019 8,621 1.87% estimation process
2020 8,866 2.76% estimation process

Demographic Facts

Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : 523,542
Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : 451,211
Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : 16.0%
April 1, 2020 Population : 525,534
April 1, 2010 Population : 451,225
People under 5 years old, percentage : 6.2%
People under 18 years old, percentage : 22.9%
People over 65 (%) : 16.1%
Female persons, % : 51.5%
White only, percent : 76.3%
Black or African American alone, percent : 18.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : 0.5%
Asians alone % : 2.7%
Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : 0.1%
% of people who have participated in two or more races : 2.0%
% of Hispanic or Latino : 9.5%
White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : 68.0%
2015-2019 Veterans : 29,534
Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : 8.6%
Residential units, July 1, 2019 : 218,206

Salem zip code is 84653. County name: Utah, County fips: 49049

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Economic Facts

Residential units, July 1, 2019 : 218,206
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 67.5%
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : $183,800
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : $1,278
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : $369
2015-2019 median gross rent : $918
Permits for construction, 2020 : 6,122
2015-2019 Households : 192,975
Population per household, 2015-2019 : 2.57
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : 84.2%
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : 12.0%
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : 89.9%
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : 83.3%
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : 88.0%
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : 35.1%
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : 8.8%
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : 13.3%
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 64.4%
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 59.1%
Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : 999,853
Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : 2,261,746
Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : 9,628,087
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : 6,380,518
2012 total retail sales per capita : $13,645
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 23.1
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : $60,351
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : $32,679
Percentage of people living in poverty : 10.7%
Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : 13,859
2019 total employment : 245,614
2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : 11,265,528
Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : 2.3%
2018 total non-employer establishments : 41,965
Total number of businesses in 2012 : 41,898
Men-owned businesses in 2012 : 23,209
Women-owned businesses in 2012 : 13,867
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 7,683
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 32,566
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 4,767
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 34,638
2010 population per square mile : 574.7
2010 land area in square miles : 785.12

Schools in Salem

College & universities near Salem, UT

Code Name City ZIP
459541 American Beauty Academy Payson (UT) 84651
475495 Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions Provo (UT) 84606
451574 Aveda Institute-Provo Provo (UT) 84601
461342 Acaydia School of Aesthetics Provo (UT) 84601-0000
380438 Provo College Provo (UT) 84601

Stations (4)

Amtrak & bus stations near Salem, UT

Code Name Address Type
PRO Provo 300 West 600 South RAIL
HER Helper 1 Depot Street RAIL
SLC Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub 340 South 600 West RAIL
SLB Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub 300 South 600 West BUS

Post offices near Salem

Post Office Name City ZIP
Salem Post Office Salem (UT) 84653

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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 , 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.
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Other cities in Utah County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Utah County , UT. (more)

City Name Population Title
Provo 116,295 The second most populous city in Utah.
Orem 98,970 The second most populous city in Utah County, Utah.
Lehi 73,383 The most populous city in Utah County, Utah.
Eagle Mountain 42,013 A city in Utah County, Utah.
Spanish Fork 41,268 A city in Utah County, Utah.
Pleasant Grove 38,241 City in Utah County, Utah, United States
Saratoga Springs 35,501 City in Utah County, Utah, United States
American Fork 33,896 City in Utah County, Utah, United States
Springville 33,572 City in Utah County, Utah, United States
Payson 21,033 City in Utah County, Utah, United States
Highland 17,989 City in Utah County, Utah, United States
Santaquin 13,507 City in Utah County, Utah, United States
Vineyard 12,570 City in Utah County, Utah, United States
Lindon 11,462 City in Utah County, Utah, United States
Mapleton 11,139 City in Utah County, Utah, United States
Alpine 10,495 City in Utah County, Utah, United States

Distance to Other Cities

Salem distances to largest Utah cities