South Salem, Ohio

South Salem: city in Ross County, Ohio, United States of America

About

South Salem is a city located in the county of Ross in the U.S. state of Ohio. Its population at the 2010 census was 204 and a population density of 382 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 198 inhabitants.

The city was created 180 years ago in 1845.

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Location of South Salem on Ohio map.

Quick Facts about South Salem

Population 198 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Ohio (United States)
County Ross County
Postal code 45681
Area 0.53 km2
Latitude & Longitude 39.3362,-83.3066
Altitude 919 feet / 280 meters
Establishment January 01, 1846 (180 years ago)
Time Zone America/New_York
Local time 02:05:32 (18th April 2026)
Density 371 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -3.03% (2010-2020)
Weather 78℉ Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather
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Geography

South Salem is located at 39°20'10"N 83°18'24"W (39.3361800, -83.3065800).

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Weather

78°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
8 to 17 mph SW Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of South Salem decreased by 3.03% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 204 - census
2011 204 0% estimation process
2012 201 -1.49% estimation process
2013 204 1.47% estimation process
2014 203 -0.49% estimation process
2015 201 -1% estimation process
2016 201 0% estimation process
2017 200 -0.5% estimation process
2018 201 0.5% estimation process
2019 201 0% estimation process
2020 198 -1.52% estimation process
South Salem zip code is 45681. County name: Ross, County fips: 39141
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People born in South Salem (2)

People born in South Salem, including archaeologist Esther Boise Van Deman, politician Henry L. Dickey, .

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Nearby Schools and Colleges

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

Code Name City ZIP
204820 Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus Chillicothe (OH) 45601-0629

Nearby Transit Stations (6)

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

Code Name Address Type
COL Columbus, OH 111 East Town Street BUS
SPM South Portsmouth–South Shore station Main St & US 23 RAIL
MAY Maysville West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St RAIL
CIG Cincinnati, OH 1005 Gilbert Avenue BUS
CIN Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal 1301 Western Ave. RAIL

Closest post offices linked to South Salem.

Post Office Name City ZIP
South Salem Post Office South Salem (OH) 45681

Other cities in Ross County

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

City Name Population Title
Anderson 44,059 A city in Madison County, Ohio.
Chillicothe 21,647 City in and the county seat of Ross County, Ohio, United States
Carey 3,540 City in Wyandot County, Ohio, United States of America
Harris 2,920 Township in Ottawa County, Ohio
North Fork Village 1,991 Unincorporated community in Ross County, Ohio
Kingston 1,015 Village in Ohio, USA
Frankfort 988 City in Ross County, Ohio, United States of America
Bainbridge 846 Census-designated place in Geauga County, Ohio
Londonderry 707 City in Ohio, United States of America
Clarksburg 441 Village in the United States
Adelphi 374 Village in Ross County, Ohio, United States