Salem, Nebraska facts for kids
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Salem, Nebraska
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Village
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Main Street in Salem, June 2017
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Location of Salem, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Richardson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.62 sq mi (1.61 km2) |
| • Land | 0.62 sq mi (1.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,063 ft (324 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 84 |
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| • Density | 135.5/sq mi (52.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68433
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-43370 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399174 |
Salem is a small village located in Richardson County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, about 84 people lived there.
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A Look Back: Salem's History
Salem was first planned and settled in 1855. Its name comes from the Hebrew word shalom, which means "peace." Just one year later, in 1856, Salem officially became a city.
Where is Salem? (Geography)
Salem is a small village. It covers an area of about 0.62 square miles (1.61 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Who Lives in Salem? (Demographics)
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 304 | — | |
| 1880 | 473 | 55.6% | |
| 1890 | 504 | 6.6% | |
| 1900 | 533 | 5.8% | |
| 1910 | 391 | −26.6% | |
| 1920 | 373 | −4.6% | |
| 1930 | 387 | 3.8% | |
| 1940 | 380 | −1.8% | |
| 1950 | 341 | −10.3% | |
| 1960 | 261 | −23.5% | |
| 1970 | 214 | −18.0% | |
| 1980 | 221 | 3.3% | |
| 1990 | 160 | −27.6% | |
| 2000 | 138 | −13.7% | |
| 2010 | 112 | −18.8% | |
| 2020 | 83 | −25.9% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 83 | −25.9% | |
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Salem's Population in 2010
In 2010, the village of Salem had 112 people living there. These people lived in 52 different homes. About 28 of these homes were families.
Most of the people in Salem (99.1%) were White. A small number (0.9%) were Native American.
The average age of people in Salem was about 49.8 years old. About 17.9% of the residents were under 18. About 23.2% were 65 years old or older. The village had slightly more females (50.9%) than males (49.1%).
Education in Salem
Students in Salem attend schools that are part of the Falls City Public Schools district.
Famous People from Salem
- Tacy Atkinson, a Christian missionary, was born in Salem.
See also
In Spanish: Salem (Nebraska) para niños
