Salem, Georgia

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Population in 2010: 310.
Population change since 2000: -8.6%
Males: 177  (57.2%)
Females: 133  (42.8%)
Median resident age:

58.6 years
Georgia median age:

37.6 years

Zip codes: 31016.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $37,379 (it was $28,036 in 2000)
Salem:

$37,379
GA:

$72,837

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $27,474 (it was $12,591 in 2000)

Salem CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $110,421 (it was $38,800 in 2000)
Salem:

$110,421
GA:

$297,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $92,578; detached houses: $123,867; mobile homes: $55,687

Median gross rent in 2022: $503.

March 2022 cost of living index in Salem: 79.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 7.4%

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  • Races in Salem, GA (2022)
    • 34890.9%Black alone
    • 153.9%Hispanic
    • 143.7%White alone

Races in Salem detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: American (2.6%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 490 feet

Land area: 8.32 square miles.

Population density: 37 people per square mile   (very low).

Salem, Georgia map

15 residents are foreign born (3.9% Latin America).

This place:

3.9%
Georgia:

10.4%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $810 (0.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $648 (0.8%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Macon, GA (33.5 miles , pop. 97,255).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Atlanta, GA (70.9 miles , pop. 416,474).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (657.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Carsonville-Panhandle, GA (2.6 miles ),
Culloden, GA (3.2 miles ),
Roberta, GA (3.3 miles ),
Lincoln Park, GA (3.4 miles ),
Yatesville, GA (3.4 miles ),
Knoxville, GA (3.4 miles),
Thomaston, GA (3.5 miles ),
The Rock-Yatesville, GA (3.6 miles )

Latitude: 32.75 N, Longitude: 84.20 W

Distribution of median household income in Salem, GA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Salem, GA in 2022
Salem satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.9%
Georgia:

2.9%
Most common industries in Salem, GA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (22.6%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (15.7%)
  • Public administration (13.8%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (6.9%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (5.0%)
  • Educational services (5.0%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (4.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (38.7%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (15.1%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (8.6%)
  • Public administration (8.6%)
  • Educational services (8.6%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (7.5%)
  • Truck transportation (7.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Public administration (21.2%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (16.7%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (16.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (10.6%)
  • Finance & insurance (10.6%)
  • Health care (9.1%)
  • Printing & related support activities (7.6%)
Most common occupations in Salem, GA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (11.9%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (9.4%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (8.8%)
  • Cashiers (8.2%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (8.2%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (8.2%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (16.1%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (15.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (15.1%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (14.0%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (8.6%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (8.6%)
  • Other construction workers and helpers (7.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cashiers (19.7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (12.1%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (10.6%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (9.1%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (9.1%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (9.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.6%)

Average climate in Salem, Georgia

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI Ozone Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2008 was 88.6. This is worse than average.

City:

88.6
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2008 was 32.5. This is about average. Closest monitor was 24.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

32.5
U.S.:

33.3
Lead Level

Tornado activity:

Salem-area historical tornado activity is near Georgia state average. It is 32% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 12/25/1964, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 11.7 miles away from the Salem place center killed 2 people and injured 16 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/30/1953, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 36.3 miles away from the place center killed 18 people and injured 300 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Salem-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Georgia state average. It is 21% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/2/1974 at 08:52:09, a magnitude 4.9 (4.3 MB, 4.9 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 125.8 miles away from Salem center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 146.1 miles away from the city center
On 1/18/1999 at 07:00:53, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 182.8 miles away from the city center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 12.3 mi) earthquake occurred 146.2 miles away from the city center
On 10/24/1997 at 08:35:17, a magnitude 4.9 (4.8 MB, 4.2 MS, 4.9 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 212.5 miles away from the city center
On 11/30/1973 at 07:48:41, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB, 4.6 ML) earthquake occurred 211.4 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Upson County (16) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Storms: 5, Tornadoes: 5, Winter Storms: 4, Hurricanes: 3, Winds: 3, Tropical Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Snowfall: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Salem topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Salem:

  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER - THOMASTON (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; THOMASTON, GA)
  • RIVERSIDE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; THOMASTON, GA)
  • RIVERSIDE NURSING CTR OF THOMASTON (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; THOMASTON, GA)
  • PROVIDENCE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER INC (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; THOMASTON, GA)
  • PROVIDENCE HEALTH CARE (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; THOMASTON, GA)
  • THOMASTON HOSPICE, INC (Hospital, about 13 miles away; THOMASTON, GA)
  • UPSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 13 miles away; THOMASTON, GA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Salem:

  • Gordon State College (about 21 miles; Barnesville, GA; Full-time enrollment: 3,336)
  • Fort Valley State University (about 23 miles; Fort Valley, GA; FT enrollment: 3,200)
  • Middle Georgia State College (about 28 miles; Macon, GA; FT enrollment: 7,091)
  • Mercer University (about 33 miles; Macon, GA; FT enrollment: 6,297)
  • Central Georgia Technical College (about 34 miles; Warner Robins, GA; FT enrollment: 6,829)
  • Southern Crescent Technical College (about 36 miles; Griffin, GA; FT enrollment: 4,168)
  • Columbus State University (about 47 miles; Columbus, GA; FT enrollment: 6,876)

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Church in Salem: Salem Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Salem Cemetery (1), Hickson Cemetery (2), Ebenezer Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Raines Branch (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Upson County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.3 people
Georgia:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

60.6%
Whole state:

68.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

4.4%
Whole state:

5.9%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.7% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Salem:

Marital status in Salem, GA
  • Never married: 29.6%
  • Now married: 38.5%
  • Separated: 1.5%
  • Widowed: 14.2%
  • Divorced: 16.2%

For population 25 years and over in Salem:

  • High school or higher: 68.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.0%
  • Unemployed: 5.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 52.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.7
Georgia average:

12.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Salem, GA (based on Upson County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant12,49040
Black Protestant1,5818
Mainline Protestant1,30510
Other4132
Catholic--
None11,364-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 8
Here:

2.90 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

1.91 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Here:

0.36 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.15 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
This county:

1.09 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

0.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 14
This county:

5.08 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

5.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 24
Here:

8.70 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

7.41 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

11.9%
Georgia:

10.4%
Adult obesity rate:
Upson County:

31.0%
State:

27.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

13.1%
State:

14.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Salem:

46.5%
State:

48.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Salem:

42.4%
Georgia:

46.5%

Average BMI:
Here:

30.8
Georgia:

28.9

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

19.6%
Georgia:

20.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

14.2%
Georgia:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.6
Georgia:

6.7

Overweight people:
Salem:

37.5%
Georgia:

33.5%

General health condition:
Salem:

50.8%
State:

56.2%

Average condition of hearing:
Salem:

83.8%
Georgia:

80.8%

More about Health and Nutrition of Salem, GA Residents

Strongest AM radio stations in Salem:

  • WMAC (940 AM; 50 kW; MACON, GA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WGST (640 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WGUN (1010 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: WGUN, INC.)
  • WSB (750 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WNNG (1350 AM; 15 kW; WARNER ROBINS, GA; Owner: CHASE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WCNN (680 AM; 50 kW; NORTH ATLANTA, GA; Owner: DICKEY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WAOK (1380 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WMLB (1160 AM; 50 kW; EAST POINT, GA; Owner: ATLANTA AREA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WQXI (790 AM; 28 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: JEFFERSON-PILOT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY OF GEORGIA)
  • WKNG (1060 AM; daytime; 50 kW; TALLAPOOSA, GA; Owner: WKNG, INC.)
  • WPGA (980 AM; 5 kW; PERRY, GA; Owner: RADIO PERRY, INC.)
  • WFTD (1080 AM; daytime; 50 kW; MARIETTA, GA; Owner: PRIETO ENTERPRISES, INC.)
  • WAZX (1550 AM; 50 kW; SMYRNA, GA; Owner: GA-MEX BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Salem:

  • WVFJ-FM (93.3 FM; MANCHESTER, GA; Owner: PROVIDENT BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WKEU-FM (88.9 FM; THE ROCK, GA; Owner: GEORGIA FOUNDATION OF PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WJSP-FM (88.1 FM; WARM SPRINGS, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • WKZJ (95.7 FM; GREENVILLE, GA; Owner: DAVIS B/CASTING OF COLUMBUS, INC)
  • WJTG (91.3 FM; FORT VALLEY, GA; Owner: JOY PUBLIC B/CNG CORP)
  • WTGA-FM (101.1 FM; THOMASTON, GA; Owner: RADIO GEORGIA, INC.)
  • WQMJ (100.1 FM; FORSYTH, GA; Owner: ROBERTS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WYNF (96.5 FM; GRAY, GA; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • WQBZ (106.3 FM; FORT VALLEY, GA; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • WIBB-FM (97.9 FM; FORT VALLEY, GA; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • WAYS (105.5 FM; MACON, GA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WEKS (92.5 FM; ZEBULON, GA; Owner: SPALDING BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Salem:

  • WTVM (Channel 9; COLUMBUS, GA; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • WRBL (Channel 3; COLUMBUS, GA; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WJSP-TV (Channel 28; COLUMBUS, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • WDMA-LP (Channel 32; MACON, GA; Owner: WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • WLTZ (Channel 38; COLUMBUS, GA; Owner: LEWIS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WXTX (Channel 54; COLUMBUS, GA; Owner: FISHER BROADCASTING - GEORGIA, L.L.C.)
  • WPGA-TV (Channel 58; PERRY, GA; Owner: RADIO PERRY, INC.)
  • WMGT-TV (Channel 41; MACON, GA; Owner: MORRIS NETWORK, INC.)
  • WMAZ-TV (Channel 13; MACON, GA; Owner: GANNETT GEORGIA, L.P.)
  • WGXA (Channel 24; MACON, GA; Owner: PIEDMONT TELEVISION OF MACON LICENSE LLC)

Salem fatal accident list:

Jul 27, 1997 08:39 AM, Sr22, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Dec 11, 1993 04:05 PM, Sr22, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 11Number of bridges
  • 299ft / 91.0mTotal length
  • $37,863,000Total costs
  • 12,460Total average daily traffic
  • 1,840Total average daily truck traffic
  • 18,390Total future (year 2031) average daily traffic
New bridges in Salem, GA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 21970-1979
  • 31980-1989
  • 31990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Salem, GA
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Salem, GA
  • 71.4%Electricity
  • 28.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Salem, GA
  • 47.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 26.3%Utility gas
  • 21.1%Electricity
  • 5.3%Wood


Salem compared to Georgia state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.

Salem on our top lists:

  • #45 on the list of "Top 100 cities with longest commuting times"
  • #91 (31016) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the lowest 2012 average reported profit/loss from business (pop 1,000+)"
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