Salem, Utah - Facts

The population of Salem is approximately 4,866 (2002). The approximate number of families is 589 (1990). The amount of land area in Salem is 2.578 sq. kilometers. The amount of surface water is 0.06 sq kilometers. Salem is positioned 40.05 degrees north of the equator and 111.67 degrees west of the prime meridian.

The climate for Salem is Moderate. There are approximately 10 to 20 inches of snow each year with much more in the mountain areas. Salem average annual rainfall is 16 inches per year Salem average temperature is (January) 21 (July) 83 degrees F.

City Office - 30 W. 100 South, Salem, UT 84653.  Phone: 801 423-2770 Hours: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Mon - Fri

As of the census of 2000, there were 4,372 people, 1,128 households, and 1,009 families residing in the city. The population density was 825.0 people per square mile (318.5/km²). There were 1,166 housing units at an average density of 220.0 per square mile (84.9/km²).

There were 1,128 households out of which 56.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 82.3% were married couples living together, 5.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 10.5% were non-families. 9.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.86 and the average family size was 4.14.

In the city the population was spread out with 40.6% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 16.4% from 45 to 64, and 7.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 24 years. For every 100 females there were 102.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.2 males. 

The median income for a household in the city was $54,813, and the median income for a family was $57,557. Males had a median income of $40,116 versus $22,798 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,507. About 3.1% of families and 4.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.2% of those under age 18 and 5.7% of those age 65 or over.

Median age significantly below state average.  Foreign-born population percentage below state average. Renting percentage significantly below state average.  Number of rooms per house above state average.  House age below state average.

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