Salem
City in Livingston County, Kentucky
Salem is a city in Livingston County, Kentucky, with 722 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 443 ft (135 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Burna, 6.6 miles W.
- 722residents (2020 Census)
- 443 ftelevation · 135 m
- 0.9 sq miland area · 2.2 km²
- 848 / sq mipopulation density
- 42078ZIP code
About Salem
Salem is a home rule-class city in Livingston County, Kentucky, in the United States. Salem is part of the Paducah, KY-IL metropolitan statistical area. As of the 2020 census, Salem had a population of 722. It is the second-largest community and largest village in Livingston County, but the census-designated place of Ledbetter has more than two times the population of Salem.
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Living in Salem
- Median household income
- $61,667
- Median home value
- $102,400
- Median rent
- $678/mo
- Median age
- 45.3
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Salem had 722 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 722 |
|---|---|
| Density | 848 per sq mi (327 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Salem at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Livingston County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 722 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.85 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 443 ft (135 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.2647° N, 88.2412° W |
| ZIP code | 42078 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2168052 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Salem
- Burna6.6 mi W
- Crayne8.6 mi E
- Marion9.9 mi NE
- Fredonia10.6 mi E
- Tolu11.7 mi N
- Carrsville11.8 mi NW
- Smithland12.5 mi SW
- Rosiclare, IL12.7 mi NW
- Elizabethtown, IL13.3 mi N
- Cave-In-Rock, IL14.8 mi N
- Golconda, IL15.1 mi NW
- Kuttawa15.7 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Salem
What county is Salem in?
Salem is in Livingston County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Salem, KY?
722 people lived in Salem at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Salem, KY?
The ZIP code of Salem is 42078.
What is the elevation of Salem?
443 feet (135 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Salem?
Burna (6.6 mi), Crayne (8.6 mi), Marion (9.9 mi), Fredonia (10.6 mi), Tolu (11.7 mi).
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