Salem, Pierce County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Salem, Wisconsin
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Location of Salem, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Pierce |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.4 sq mi (91.6 km2) |
| • Land | 35.4 sq mi (91.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,076 ft (328 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 475 |
| • Density | 14.3/sq mi (5.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-71150 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584094 |
Salem is a small town in Pierce County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2020, about 475 people lived there. A part of the community called Ono is also located within Salem.
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Geography of Salem
Salem covers an area of about 35.4 square miles (91.6 square kilometers). All of this land is dry, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town's official borders.
People in Salem
In 2000, there were 505 people living in Salem. These people lived in 173 different homes. Most of these homes (146 of them) were families.
Who Lives in Salem?
About 38% of the homes had children under 18 years old. Most homes (74%) were married couples living together. A small number of homes (about 12%) had only one person living there.
Age Groups in Salem
The people in Salem were spread out across different age groups. About 28% of the population was under 18 years old. People aged 25 to 44 made up about 29% of the population. The median age in Salem was 36 years old. This means half the people were younger than 36, and half were older.
Notable People from Salem
- Lloyd Tombleson was a Wisconsin State Representative. He was also a farmer and an educator. Tombleson lived in Salem and served as the chairman of the Salem Town Board. This board helps make decisions for the town.
See also
In Spanish: Salem (condado de Pierce, Wisconsin) para niños
