Salem, Kentucky facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Salem, Kentucky
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Location of Salem in Livingston County, Kentucky.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Livingston |
| Established | before 1816 |
| Incorporated | 1869 |
| Named for | the Carolinian hometown of the original settlers |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.85 sq mi (2.21 km2) |
| • Land | 0.85 sq mi (2.21 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 463 ft (141 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 722 |
| • Density | 847.42/sq mi (327.33/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
42078
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| Area code(s) | 270 & 364 |
| FIPS code | 21-68052 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405405 |
Salem is a city in Livingston County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is part of the larger area around Paducah. In 2020, about 722 people lived there. Salem is one of the bigger towns in Livingston County.
History of Salem
People from Salem, North Carolina, likely started Salem around the year 1800. They named their new community after their old home.
Salem became the main town, or "county seat," for Livingston County in 1809. This meant important government offices were there. However, in 1842, Smithland took over as the county seat. This happened after Crittenden County was created, which made Smithland a more central location.
Geography of Salem
Salem is located in Kentucky at specific coordinates: 37.264694 degrees North and 88.241221 degrees West. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 0.8 square miles (2.21 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 281 | — | |
| 1840 | 233 | −17.1% | |
| 1860 | 192 | — | |
| 1870 | 50 | −74.0% | |
| 1880 | 132 | 164.0% | |
| 1900 | 208 | — | |
| 1910 | 320 | 53.8% | |
| 1920 | 252 | −21.2% | |
| 1970 | 593 | — | |
| 1980 | 833 | 40.5% | |
| 1990 | 770 | −7.6% | |
| 2000 | 769 | −0.1% | |
| 2010 | 752 | −2.2% | |
| 2020 | 722 | −4.0% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 769 people living in Salem. These people lived in 322 homes, and 202 of these were families. Most of the people living in Salem were White (99.22%).
About 20.8% of the homes had children under 18 years old living there. Many homes (51.9%) were married couples. About 34.2% of homes had just one person living in them. A large number (23.0%) of these single-person homes were people aged 65 or older.
The average age of people in Salem in 2000 was 51 years old. About 16.9% of the population was under 18. About 31.5% of the population was 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Salem (Kentucky) para niños
