Salem, South Dakota facts for kids
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Salem, South Dakota
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Downtown Salem
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| Motto(s):
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Location in McCook County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | McCook |
| Incorporated | 1888 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.25 sq mi (3.24 km2) |
| • Land | 1.25 sq mi (3.24 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,522 ft (464 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,325 |
| • Density | 1,060.00/sq mi (409.15/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57058
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-57340 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267560 |
| Website | http://www.salemsd.com |
Salem is a city in McCook County, South Dakota, United States. It is the main city, or county seat, of McCook County. In 2020, about 1,325 people lived in Salem. The current mayor is Shawn English.
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History of Salem
Salem was started in 1880. It was named after Salem, Massachusetts, which was the hometown of the first postmaster. For a short time, Salem was called Melas. This was "Salem" spelled backward. This name was used to avoid confusion with another nearby town called Salena, which no longer exists.
Geography of Salem
Salem is located in South Dakota. The city covers a total area of about 1.24 square miles (3.24 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of Salem
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 429 | — | |
| 1900 | 741 | 72.7% | |
| 1910 | 1,097 | 48.0% | |
| 1920 | 1,187 | 8.2% | |
| 1930 | 1,115 | −6.1% | |
| 1940 | 1,185 | 6.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,119 | −5.6% | |
| 1960 | 1,188 | 6.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,391 | 17.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,486 | 6.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,289 | −13.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,371 | 6.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,347 | −1.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,325 | −1.6% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,347 people living in Salem. Most of the people (98.8%) were White. A small number were from other racial backgrounds. About 1.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
There were 567 households in the city. Many households (29.1%) had children under 18 living with them. About 53.3% of households were married couples.
The average age of people in Salem was 44.3 years old. About 24.4% of residents were under 18. Also, 25.4% of residents were 65 years or older. The city had slightly more females (51.4%) than males (48.6%).
Community Life
Education in Salem
Salem has two schools for students.
- McCook Central is a public school. It teaches students from kindergarten all the way through high school.
- Saint Mary's is a private school. It teaches students from kindergarten to eighth grade.
McCook Central High School had 111 students in the 2013–14 school year. There was one teacher for every 13 students. The school recently finished a big building project. This new building replaced the old school, which was built in 1924. The new building has a stage, a performing arts center, and new classrooms.
High School Sports
Students at McCook Central High School can join many sports teams.
- Boys basketball
- Girls basketball
- Football
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
- Bowling
- Archery
- Track and field
- Baseball
- Girls golf
- Boys golf
- Girls cross country
- Boys cross country
Fun and Recreation
Salem offers many ways to have fun and stay active.
- There is a country club with a nine-hole golf course.
- You can go bowling at the local bowling alley.
- The city has three parks for outdoor activities.
- There is a swimming pool, a track, and a football field.
- You can also find a gym, a baseball diamond, and two softball diamonds.
- Salem also has a community library where you can read and learn.
See also
In Spanish: Salem (Dakota del Sur) para niños
