Salem, Georgia facts for kids
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Salem, Georgia
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Location in Upson County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Upson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.83 sq mi (22.88 km2) |
| • Land | 8.82 sq mi (22.86 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 512 ft (156 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 307 |
| • Density | 34.79/sq mi (13.43/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
31016
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| Area code(s) | 478 |
| FIPS code | 13-68129 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1852876 |
Salem is a small place in Upson County, Georgia, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government. It's also a census-designated place (CDP), which means the U.S. Census Bureau counts its population for statistics.
In 2020, about 307 people lived in Salem.
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Where is Salem Located?
Salem is in the southern part of Upson County. You can find it at these coordinates: 32°44′55″N 84°11′56″W / 32.74861°N 84.19889°W.
Roads and Nearby Cities
The community is located along two main roads: U.S. Route 80 and Georgia State Route 22. These roads help people travel around the state.
If you drive east on U.S. 80 and GA-22, you'll reach Roberta in about 12 miles (19 km). Going west for about 24 miles (39 km) will take you to Talbotton. The closest big city, Macon, is about 39 miles (63 km) to the east.
Size of the Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, Salem covers a total area of about 8.3 square miles (21.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Salem?
The U.S. Census Bureau collects information about people living in different places. Salem was first counted as a census-designated place in the year 2000.
Population Changes Over Time
Here's how the population of Salem has changed:
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| 2000 | 339 | — | |
| 2010 | 310 | −8.6% | |
| 2020 | 307 | −1.0% | |
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In 2010, Salem had 310 people. Most residents were non-Hispanic black (97.4%). A smaller number were non-Hispanic white (1.6%). There were also a few Native American and Hispanic residents.
Households and Families
In 2000, there were 124 households in Salem. A household is a group of people living together. About 37% of these households had children under 18 living there. Many households were married couples, and some were single-parent families.
The average household had about 2.73 people. The average family had about 3.17 people.
Age Groups
The people in Salem in 2000 were spread across different age groups:
- About 23.9% were under 18 years old.
- About 11.2% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 30.1% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 26.0% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 8.8% were 65 years or older.
The median age was 36 years. This means half the people were younger than 36, and half were older.
Income Information
In 2000, the median income for a household in Salem was about $28,036 per year. For families, the median income was around $22,788.
The average income per person in Salem was about $12,591. About 15.5% of the population lived below the poverty line. This included 20% of those under 18.
See also
In Spanish: Salem (Georgia) para niños
