Salem, VA Profile: Facts & Data

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Salem, Virginia - Basic Facts

The City of Salem had a population of 25,618 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Salem ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Virginia. See peer rankings below.

The primary coordinate point for Salem is located at latitude 37.2935 and longitude -80.0548 in Salem (city) County. The formal boundaries for the City of Salem encompass a land area of 14.44 sq. miles and a water area of 0.1 sq. miles. Salem (city) County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).

The City of Salem has a C7 Census Class Code which indicates an incorporated place that is independent of any county. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.

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Salem, VA Data & Demographics

Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Salem, VA - Peer Comparisons by Rank and Percentile

The table below compares Salem to the other 688 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Virginia by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.

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