Salem, North Carolina facts for kids
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Salem, North Carolina
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Location of Salem, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Burke |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.29 sq mi (11.12 km2) |
| • Land | 4.29 sq mi (11.12 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,221 ft (372 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,356 |
| • Density | 548.80/sq mi (211.89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28655
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| Area code(s) | 828 |
| FIPS code | 37-58740 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2402818 |
Salem is a small community in Burke County, North Carolina, in the United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city or town.
In 2010, about 2,218 people lived in Salem. By 2020, the population grew to 2,356 people. Salem is part of a larger area called the Hickory–Lenoir–Morganton Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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History of Salem
Salem has a bit of history! One important place here is the Gilboa Methodist Church. This church was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. This means it's a special building that is protected because of its history.
Geography and Location
Salem is located right in the middle of Burke County. It shares a border with the city of Morganton to the north. Morganton is the main city in Burke County.
Roads and Travel
The main road that goes through Salem is U.S. Route 64. This road is also known as Burkemont Avenue. If you go north on US-64, you will reach Morganton. If you travel southwest, you will go about 29 miles (47 km) to Rutherfordton.
Another major road, Interstate 40, runs along the northern edge of Salem. You can get onto Interstate 40 from Exit 103, which is on US-64.
Area Size
Salem covers a total area of about 4.29 square miles (11.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land; there are no large bodies of water within Salem.
People of Salem
The United States Census Bureau collects information about people living in different places. Here's what they found about Salem.
Population Growth
The population of Salem has changed over the years:
- In 2010, there were 2,218 people.
- In 2020, the population grew to 2,356 people.
Who Lives in Salem?
In 2020, there were 2,356 people living in Salem. These people lived in 890 households, and 444 of these were families.
Here is a look at the different groups of people living in Salem in 2020:
- Most people, about 83.19%, were White (not Hispanic).
- About 2.89% were Black or African American (not Hispanic).
- A small number, about 0.3%, were Native American.
- About 1.27% were Asian.
- About 0.21% were Pacific Islander.
- About 4.2% were from other racial groups or a mix of races.
- About 7.94% of the people identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Education in Salem
Salem has schools that are part of the Burke County Public Schools system. These schools help students learn and grow.
- Salem Elementary School is for younger students.
- Liberty Middle School is for middle school students.
- Robert Logan Patton High School is where older students attend.
