Salem
Census-designated place in Doña Ana County, New Mexico
Salem is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, with 797 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,081 ft (1,244 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hatch, 3.7 miles SE.
- 797residents (2020 Census)
- 4,081 ftelevation · 1,244 m
- 1.3 sq miland area · 3.4 km²
- 609 / sq mipopulation density
- 87941ZIP code
About Salem
Salem is a census-designated place (CDP) in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, Salem had a population of 797. It is part of the Las Cruces Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Salem
- Median household income
- $31,386
- Median home value
- $61,500
- Median age
- 30
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Salem had 797 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 797 |
|---|---|
| Density | 609 per sq mi (235 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Salem at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Doña Ana County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 797 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.31 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,081 ft (1,244 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.7121° N, 107.2056° W |
| ZIP code | 87941 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3565840 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Salem
- Hatch3.7 mi SE
- Placitas3.8 mi SE
- Garfield4.7 mi NW
- Rodey5.7 mi SE
- Rincon8.0 mi E
- Arrey11.5 mi NW
- Oasis16.2 mi NW
- Caballo19.5 mi N
- Radium Springs23.9 mi SE
- Las Palomas24.6 mi N
- Hillsboro26.0 mi NW
- Williamsburg28.4 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Salem
What county is Salem in?
Salem is in Doña Ana County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Salem, NM?
797 people lived in Salem at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Salem, NM?
The ZIP code of Salem is 87941.
What is the elevation of Salem?
4,081 feet (1,244 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Salem?
Hatch (3.7 mi), Placitas (3.8 mi), Garfield (4.7 mi), Rodey (5.7 mi), Rincon (8.0 mi).
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