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 179 years ago in 1845.
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 |
| Altitude : | 919 feet / 280 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1846 (179 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 12:41:30 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 371 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.03% (2010-2020) |
Geography
South Salem is located at 39°20'10"N 83°18'24"W (39.3361800, -83.3065800).
South Salem map
icon to open full mode. View satellite images
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 |
People born in South Salem (2)
People born in South Salem, including archaeologist Esther Boise Van Deman, politician Henry L. Dickey, .
List
Schools in South Salem
College & universities near South Salem, OH
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 204820 | Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | Chillicothe (OH) | 45601-0629 |
Stations (6)
Amtrak & bus stations near South Salem, OH
| 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 |
Post offices near 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 |
