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Town of North Salem, Indiana
Downtown North Salem.jpg
Location of North Salem in Hendricks County, Indiana.
Location of North Salem in Hendricks County, Indiana.
Country United States
State Indiana
County Hendricks
Township Eel River
Established December 10, 1835
Area
 • Total 0.34 sq mi (0.89 km2)
 • Land 0.34 sq mi (0.89 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
892 ft (272 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 464
 • Density 1,352.77/sq mi (522.16/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
46165
Area code(s) 765
FIPS code 18-55080
GNIS feature ID 0440289
Website http://north-salem.com/
Welcome to North Salem
Sign welcoming visitors to North Salem
North Salem town hall and water tower
North Salem town hall and water tower
North Salem sign and water tower
North Salem sign and water tower

North Salem is a town in Eel River Township, Hendricks County, Indiana, United States. The population was 518 at the 2010 Census.

History

North Salem was laid out in 1835. A post office was established at North Salem in 1839. North Salem was incorporated as a town in 1899.

Geography

North Salem is located at 39°51′34″N 86°38′45″W / 39.85944°N 86.64583°W / 39.85944; -86.64583 (39.859423, -86.645722).

According to the 2010 census, North Salem has a total area of 0.26 square miles (0.67 km2), all land.

The nearby waterways Eel River and Big Walnut Creek offer ample fishing and scenery.

The surrounding land consists of low flat farmland to the east and deep ravines and woodland to the west.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1860 160
1870 261 63.1%
1880 358 37.2%
1890 505 41.1%
1900 599 18.6%
1910 569 −5.0%
1920 595 4.6%
1930 466 −21.7%
1940 511 9.7%
1950 544 6.5%
1960 626 15.1%
1970 601 −4.0%
1980 581 −3.3%
1990 499 −14.1%
2000 591 18.4%
2010 518 −12.4%
2020 464 −10.4%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 518 people, 209 households, and 141 families living in the town. The population density was 1,992.3 inhabitants per square mile (769.2/km2). There were 226 housing units at an average density of 869.2 per square mile (335.6/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.1% White, 0.2% African American, 0.4% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population.

There were 209 households, of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.2% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.5% were non-families. 26.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.96.

The median age in the town was 39.9 years. 23.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.9% were from 25 to 44; 28.8% were from 45 to 64; and 13.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 50.4% male and 49.6% female.

Old Fashion Days Festival

The “Old Fashion Days” Festival is a festival held in North Salem over Labor Day weekend for the last 39 years. This is the largest parade in Hendricks County. In 2010 the festival celebrated its 35 anniversary and the town's 175 anniversary since establishment.

Education

School

The town of North Salem is served by the North Salem Elementary School. This school is part of the North West Hendricks School Corporation.

See also

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