Salem

A city in Essex County, Massachusetts — population 43,581 as of 2020.

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Lynn honors fallen Town Marshal Brad Fisher at baseball field he helped care for

WTHR 13 July 31

Community members filled the Randolph Southern baseball field Thursday night, honoring Brad Fisher's service, love of baseball and lasting impact on the small town.

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Salem by the numbers

Population 43,581Population figure, 2020

Households & income

Area: 8.29 sq mi (21.48 km²), 10.01 sq mi water
Median age: 39.3
Households: 20,267
Persons per household: 2.1
Median household income: $85,153
Median house value: $542,800

2020–2024 ACS

Municipal office

Office: CITY CLERK
Address: 93 WASHINGTON ST, SALEM, MA 01970

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