City of Salem
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- Population
- 25,618
- Area
- 14.51 sq mi (37.59 km²), 0.11 sq mi water
- Median age
- 40
- Households
- 10,256
- Persons per household
- 2.3
- Median household income
- $66,725
- Median house value
- $258,600
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
City of Salem
An independent city — coextensive with this county-equivalent, so it is governed as a city and reported as a county.
Local News
Salem's Popular Pumpkinfest is Back for the 26th Year
The multi-layered Halloween experience for kids and adults will take place on Friday night, October 30, at the Salem Farmers Market.
Cardinal News
Published September 25Chiropractor Joe Foley says he will put his back into new job as Salem councilman
“There has not been a single time in the past 30 years that I have not served in a leadership position of some sort, so I am looking forward to this opportunity to serve,” he said.
Dr. Joe Foley is Appointed to Salem City Council
Dr. Foley will take the place of Councilman John Saunders, who passed away on August 22.
Star-B-Q Set for October 21 with Trey Pendley & Jake Bradley
Fast-rising country music singer Trey Pendley is headlining Star-B-Q this year with special guest Jake Bradley.
Salem's Sean Slusser Graduates from FBI National Academy
Captain Slusser graduated from the Quantico-based academy this week and he joins a select group of officers from the city to accomplish this feat.