Salem, Illinois
Salem: City in Illinois
About
Salem is a city located in the county of Marion in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,485 and a population density of 407 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 6,952 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Salem
| Population : | 6,952 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Marion County |
| Postal code : | 62881 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 618 |
| Area : | 18.39 km2 |
| Continent : | North America |
| Capital city : | Salem is capital of Marion County |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 16:57:35 (5th May 2024) |
| Density : | 378 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -7.67% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Salem is located at 38°37'37"N 88°56'44"W (38.6269900, -88.9456200).
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- Official Website
Official website of Salem
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Salem decreased by 7.67% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 7,485 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,394 | -1.23% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,368 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,306 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,283 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,238 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,172 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,112 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,044 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,011 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,952 | -0.85% | estimation process |
People born in Salem (12)
People born in Salem, including United States Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan, musician Bill Laswell, politician Charles Wayland Bryan, .
List
- Clifford Coffin (American photographer) he was born in 18/06/1913
- Rockette Morton (American bass guitarist) he was born in 14/07/1949
- Charles Wesley Vursell (American politician) he was born in 08/02/1881
- John C. Martin (American politician) he was born in 29/04/1880
- Phillip Leckrone (American RAF World War II pilot) he was born in 01/01/1912
- William G. Kline (American college football player, college football coach, college baseball coach, college basketball coach, university professor, author) he was born in 21/06/1882
- Jess Marlow (American journalist) he was born in 29/11/1929
- Morrie Steevens (American baseball player) he was born in 07/10/1940
- Erastus D. Telford (American politician and lawyer) he was born in 23/04/1874
Schools in Salem
College & universities near Salem, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146366 | Kaskaskia College | Centralia (IL) | 62801 |
| 145372 | Greenville University | Greenville (IL) | 62246 |
Stations (10)
Amtrak & bus stations near Salem, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CEN | Centralia station | 108 East Broadway | RAIL |
| MVI | Mt. Vernon, IL | 102 Potomac Boulevard | BUS |
| EFG | Effingham | 401 West National Ave. | RAIL |
| DQN | Du Quoin | 20 North Chestnut St. | RAIL |
| MAI | Marion, IL | 2100 West Main Street | BUS |
Post offices near Salem
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Salem Post Office | Salem (IL) | 62881 |
| Odin Post Office | Odin (IL) | 62870 |
| Alma Post Office | Alma (IL) | 62807 |
| Iuka Post Office | Iuka (IL) | 62849 |
| Kell Post Office | Kell (IL) | 62853 |
Other cities in Marion County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Marion County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Centralia | 12,142 | Township in Marion County, Illinois |
| Sandoval | 1,205 | Village in Marion County, Illinois, United States |
| Wamac | 1,117 | City in Marion County, Illinois, United States |
| Central City | 1,107 | City in Illinois, USA |
| Odin | 1,004 | Village in Illinois |
| Kinmundy | 919 | Township in Marion County, Illinois |
| Tonti | 903 | Township in Marion County, Illinois |
| Patoka | 544 | Township in Marion County, Illinois |
| Iuka | 495 | Township in Marion County, Illinois |
| Junction City | 468 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Omega | 466 | Township in Marion County, Illinois |
| Hickory Hill | 398 | City in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Alma | 302 | City in Illinois, USA |
| Kell | 204 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Vernon | 119 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Walnut Hill | 101 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Salem distances to largest Illinois cities
