Salem, Saline County, Arkansas facts for kids
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Salem, Arkansas
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Location of Salem, Saline County, Arkansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Saline |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.19 sq mi (8.27 km2) |
| • Land | 3.15 sq mi (8.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2) |
| Elevation | 479 ft (146 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,544 |
| • Density | 808.90/sq mi (312.30/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 05-62210 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2402816 |
Salem is a small community in Saline County, Arkansas, United States. It's called a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means it's a special area the government tracks for population numbers. In 2020, about 2,544 people lived there. Salem is also part of a larger area called the Little Rock Metropolitan Statistical Area. This area includes the cities of Little Rock, North Little Rock, and Conway.
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Exploring Salem's Location
Salem is located in the state of Arkansas. The United States Census Bureau helps us understand its size. The community covers a total area of about 3.2 square miles (8.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 3.2 square miles (8.2 square kilometers). A very small part, about 0.05 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water.
Understanding Salem's Population
The number of people living in Salem changes over time. Here's a quick look at how the population has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 2,789 | — | |
| 2010 | 2,607 | −6.5% | |
| 2020 | 2,544 | −2.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010 2020 |
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Population Changes in 2020
In 2020, the census counted 2,544 people living in Salem. Most people in Salem are White. The number of people who identify as Mixed Race has grown. Also, the number of Hispanic or Latino people has increased.
Learning in Salem
Students in Salem attend public schools that help them learn from early childhood all the way through high school.
- The Benton School District provides education. Students in this district usually graduate from Benton High School.
- The Bryant Public Schools also serve students in Salem. These students typically graduate from Bryant High School.
People from Salem
One well-known person from Salem is Lanny Fite. He is a member of the Republican Party. He has served as a representative for Saline County in the Arkansas House of Representatives. This is where laws are made for the state of Arkansas.
See also
In Spanish: Salem (condado de Saline) para niños
