Salem, Ohio
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Salem is a city in Columbiana County, Ohio. The population of Salem was 12,197 at the 2000 census. It is bordered by by Perry Township, Green Township, and Salem Township, as well as Mahoning County, Ohio. Portions of Green Township and Salem Township were annexed into the Salem city limits for the construction of Wal-Mart and other economic development in 2000 and 2001.[1] In 1999, for example, 82.24 acres of Salem Township were granted police and fire protection, snow removal service, and other standard services already provided to the City of Salem by Ordinance passed by the city government.[2]
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[edit] Geography
Salem is located at (40.900885, -80.852831)GR1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 14.2 km² (5.5 mi²), all land.
[edit] Demographics
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 12,197 people, 5,146 households, and 3,247 families residing in the city. The population density was 860.9/km² (2,228.2/mi²). There were 5,505 housing units at an average density of 388.6/km² (1,005.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.35% White, 0.52% African American, 0.09% Native American, 0.34% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.08% from other races, and 0.59% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.54% of the population.
There were 5,146 households out of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.7% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.9% were non-families. 32.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.92.
In the city the population was spread out with 22.8% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 20.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 84.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $30,006, and the median income for a family was $40,191. Males had a median income of $31,630 versus $19,471 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,579. About 9.8% of families and 11.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.9% of those under age 18 and 9.8% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Schools
The Salem City Schools' nickname is the "Quakers," while its mascots are "Quaker Sam" and the "Quaker Lady," a tribute to Salem's heritage. The district's colors are red and black.
| School | Grades Housed |
Years in Use | Additional Info |
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| Salem Senior High School | 7-12 | 1959-Present | Grades 7 and 8 moved into High School in 2006. |
| Southeast School | 5-6 | 1968-Present | |
| Reilly School | 3-4 | 1928-Present | |
| Buckeye School | K-2 | 1948-Present | |
| Salem Middle School | 7-8 (As Salem JH/MS) | 1917-2006 | Present location of Kent State University Salem City Center Campus. Present location of Hannah Mullins School of Practical Nursing. Constructed and originally operated as "Salem High School." Also formerly known as Salem Junior High. |
| Prospect School | among others, 4-6 | 1896-2006 | Vacant |
| Fourth Street School | 1896-1974 | Demolished | |
| McKinley School | 1892-1978 | Serves as Administration Bldg. | |
| Columbia School | 1881-1953 | Demolished | |
| Union School | 1860-1896 | Demolished | |
| First Union School | 1853-1860 | Demolished |
[edit] References
- ^ This annexation is recorded by information compiled by the U.S. Census Bureau. For information on this annexation, see Population Estimates Geographic Change Notes: Ohio, U. S. Census Bureau. Population Estimates Geographic Change Notes: Ohio, US Census Bureau
- ^ This is understood to cover the area including the controversial Wal-Mart Supercenter. See: ORDINANCE NO. 991103 - 74, City of Salem
[edit] External links
- Official Salem Website
- Events/Classified Website
- Charles Burchfield
- Salem Community Foundation
- Salem Chamber of Commerce
- Salemohio.com
- The Official Alan Freed Website
- Maps and aerial photos
- Street map from Google Maps, or Yahoo! Maps, or Windows Live Local
- Satellite image from Google Maps, Windows Live Local, WikiMapia
- Topographic map from TopoZone
- Aerial image or topographic map from TerraServer-USA
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Columbiana County, Ohio Lisbon, county seat |
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| Municipalities |
Columbiana | East Liverpool | East Palestine | Hanoverton | Leetonia | Lisbon | Minerva | New Waterford | Rogers | Salem | Salineville | Summitville | Washingtonville | Wellsville |
| Townships |
Butler | Center | Elkrun | Fairfield | Franklin | Hanover | Knox | Liverpool | Madison | Middleton | Perry | Salem | St. Clair | Unity | Washington | Wayne | West | Yellow Creek |
| Other localities |
Calcutta | East Rochester | Elkton | Glenmoor | Homeworth | Kensington | La Croft | Negley | North Georgetown | West Point | Winona |
