Salem
City in Dent County, Missouri
Salem is a city in Dent County, Missouri, with 4,608 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,184 ft (361 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Edgar Springs, 18.6 miles W.
- 4,608residents (2020 Census)
- 1,184 ftelevation · 361 m
- 3.5 sq miland area · 9.0 km²
- 1,325 / sq mipopulation density
- 65560ZIP code
About Salem
Salem is a city in and the county seat of Dent County, Missouri, United States. The population was 4,608 at the 2020 census, which allows Salem to become a Class 3 city in Missouri; however, the city has chosen to remain a Class 4 city under Missouri Revised Statutes. Salem is located a few miles north of the Ozark Scenic Riverways and close to Montauk State Park, which contains the headwaters of the Current River.
The name Salem is derived from the Hebrew word Shalom, meaning "peace".
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Living in Salem
- Median household income
- $43,923
- Median home value
- $115,000
- Median rent
- $639/mo
- Median age
- 42.3
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Salem had 4,608 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,608 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,325 per sq mi (511 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Salem at a glance
| State | Missouri (MO) |
|---|---|
| County | Dent County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 4,608 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.48 sq mi (9.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,184 ft (361 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.6396° N, 91.5349° W |
| ZIP code | 65560 |
| Official website | salemmo.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2965234 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Salem
- Edgar Springs18.6 mi W
- Licking20.3 mi SW
- Bunker21.7 mi SE
- Viburnum22.7 mi E
- Rolla24.5 mi NW
- Steelville24.8 mi NE
- St. James25.4 mi N
- Raymondville26.5 mi SW
- Newburg27.6 mi NW
- Doolittle28.5 mi NW
- Cuba30.4 mi N
- Houston32.1 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Salem
What county is Salem in?
Salem is in Dent County, Missouri.
What is the population of Salem, MO?
4,608 people lived in Salem at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Salem, MO?
The ZIP code of Salem is 65560.
What is the elevation of Salem?
1,184 feet (361 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Salem?
Edgar Springs (18.6 mi), Licking (20.3 mi), Bunker (21.7 mi), Viburnum (22.7 mi), Rolla (24.5 mi).
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