Salem

City in Columbiana County, Ohio

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Salem is a city in Columbiana County, Ohio, with 11,915 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,227 ft (374 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Salem Heights, 2.0 miles W.

About Salem

Salem is a city in Columbiana County, Ohio, United States. The population was 11,915 at the 2020 census. It was founded by Quakers in 1806 and was a center of abolitionist activity as well as a station on the Underground Railroad. It is the principal city of the Salem micropolitan area, which comprises Columbiana County; a small portion of the city extends into Mahoning County.

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Median household income
$47,073
Median home value
$119,400
Median rent
$763/mo
Median age
42
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Salem, OH population

Salem had 11,915 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census11,915
Density1,813 per sq mi (700 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Salem at a glance

StateOhio (OH)
CountyColumbiana County
TypeCity
Population11,915 (2020)
Land area6.57 sq mi (17.0 km²)
Water area0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²)
Elevation1,227 ft (374 m)
Coordinates40.9046° N, 80.8492° W
ZIP code44460
Official websitecityofsalemohio.org
Census code (GEOID)3969834

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Salem

What county is Salem in?

Salem is in Columbiana County, Ohio.

What is the population of Salem, OH?

11,915 people lived in Salem at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Salem, OH?

The ZIP code of Salem is 44460.

What is the elevation of Salem?

1,227 feet (374 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Salem?

Salem Heights (2.0 mi), Washingtonville (4.3 mi), Leetonia (4.8 mi), Damascus (5.2 mi), Guilford Lake (7.2 mi).

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