Salem, Connecticut

Salem: Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States

About

Salem is a town located in the county of New London in the U.S. state of Connecticut. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,151 and a population density of 139 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,083 inhabitants.

The town was created 205 years ago in 1818.

Salem locator map
Location of Salem on Connecticut map.

Quick Facts about Salem

Population : 4,083 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Connecticut (United States)
County : New London County
Postal code : 06420
Phone Area Codes : 860
Area : 29.8 km2
Altitude : 315 feet / 96 meters
Establishment : January 01, 1819 (205 years ago)
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 21:08:59 (21st December 2024)
Density : 137 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -1.67% (2010-2020)
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Geography

Salem is located at 41°29'25"N 72°16'31"W (41.4903800, -72.2753600).

Salem map

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Salem decreased by 1.67% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 4,151 - census
2011 4,161 0.24% estimation process
2012 4,177 0.38% estimation process
2013 4,163 -0.34% estimation process
2014 4,136 -0.65% estimation process
2015 4,129 -0.17% estimation process
2016 4,119 -0.24% estimation process
2017 4,120 0.02% estimation process
2018 4,112 -0.19% estimation process
2019 4,083 -0.71% estimation process
2020 4,083 0% estimation process

Salem zip code is 06420. County name: New London, County fips: 09011

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People born in Salem (2)

People born in Salem, including politician Samuel M. Hopkins, painter Harriet Randall Lumis, .

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Schools in Salem

College & universities near Salem, CT

Code Name City ZIP
129808 Three Rivers Community College Norwich (CT) 06360

Stations (21)

Amtrak & bus stations near Salem, CT

Code Name Address Type
NLC New London Union Station 27 Water Street RAIL
OSB Old Saybrook station 455 Boston Post Road RAIL
FOX Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut 39 Norwich Westerley Rd. BUS
MYS Mystic station 2 Roosevelt Avenue RAIL
WLY Westerly station 14 Railroad Avenue RAIL

Post offices near Salem

Post Office Name City ZIP
Oakdal Post Office Oakdale (CT) 06370

Other places with the same name (25)

  • Salem , Oregon The capital of Oregon. It is located on the Willamette River in northwestern Oregon. Salem is known for its many historic buildings, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Oregon State Capitol and the Oregon Historical Society Museum. with a population of 175,891 people.
  • Salem , Massachusetts The capital of Massachusetts. It is located on the North River in the northeastern part of the state. Salem is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Salem Witch Museum and the Salem Maritime National Historic Site. with a population of 43,581 people.
  • Salem , New Hampshire town in New Hampshire, United States with a population of 30,641 people.
  • Salem , Virginia City in Page County, Virginia, United States with a population of 25,340 people.
  • Salem , Utah city in Utah County, Utah, United States with a population of 8,866 people.
  • Salem , Illinois city in Illinois with a population of 6,952 people.
  • Salem , Michigan township in Washtenaw County, Michigan with a population of 6,464 people.
  • Salem , Pennsylvania township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania with a population of 6,367 people.
  • Salem , Indiana city in Washington Township, Washington County, Indiana, United States with a population of 6,236 people.
  • Salem , Indiana city in Washington Township, Washington County, Indiana, United States with a population of 6,217 people.
  • Salem , Missouri city in Missouri, United States with a population of 4,874 people.
  • Salem , New Jersey city in Salem County, New Jersey, USA with a population of 4,713 people.
  • Salem , New York city in Washington Township, Washington County, Indiana, United States with a population of 2,607 people.
  • Salem , North Carolina township in Burke County, North Carolina with a population of 2,218 people.
  • Salem , Arkansas city in Arkansas, United States with a population of 1,655 people.
  • Salem , West Virginia city in West Virginia with a population of 1,511 people.
  • Salem , Ohio city in Ohio with a population of 956 people.
  • Salem , Kentucky city in Kentucky, United States with a population of 717 people.
  • Salem , Wisconsin civil town in Kenosha County, Wisconsin with a population of 529 people.
  • Salem , Iowa city in Iowa, United States with a population of 380 people.
  • Salem , Kansas city (possibly historical) with a population of 305 people.
  • Salem , South Dakota city in South Dakota, United States of America with a population of 153 people.
  • Salem , South Carolina town in South Carolina, United States with a population of 153 people.
  • Salem , Nebraska village in Nebraska, United States with a population of 103 people.

Other cities in New London County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in New London County , CT. (more)

City Name Population Title
Norwich 38,619 City in Connecticut, USA
Groton 38,258 Town in Connecticut
New London 26,870 City in Connecticut, United States
Montville 18,463 Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States
Colchester 15,774 Town in the U.
Ledyard 14,579 Town of the United States
Old Lyme 7,280 Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States
Lebanon 7,112 Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States
Pawcatuck 5,624 City in Connecticut, United States of America
North Stonington 5,197 City in New London County, Connecticut, United States of America
Preston City 5,000 Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States
Lisbon 4,238 Town in Connecticut, USA
Long Hill 4,205 Census designated place
Mystic 4,205 Village in Connecticut
Old Mystic 3,554 Village in the United States
Jewett City 3,396 City in Griswold, Connecticut, United States of America

Distance to Other Cities

Salem distances to largest Connecticut cities