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Salem is a city in northern Columbiana County, Ohio, United States. At the 2000 census, the city's population was 12,197. While for many years a quiet, bedroom community, Salem has in recent years taken an economic and social downturn. The city faces growing drug-traffic, an increased populace in the lower class, increased crime and murder rates, and a decreased industrial base.


Geography

Location of Salem, Ohio
Location of Salem, Ohio

Salem is located at 40°54′3″N 80°51′10″W / 40.90083°N 80.85278°W / 40.90083; -80.85278Invalid arguments have been passed to the {{#coordinates:}} function (40.900885, -80.852831)Template:GR.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 14.2 km² (5.5 mi²), all land.

The majority of Salem is included in Perry Township.[1] Several acres of Salem Township and Green Township were annexed into the city limits for census purposes in 2000 and 2001.[2] Other actions to spur economic development undertaken around the same time annexed specific acreage: in 1999, 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.[3]

Demographics

As of the censusTemplate:GR 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.

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 		Year Constructed Open or Closed/Demolished/Vacated Year Closed/Demolished/Vacated Number of Years in Use Additional Info (Additions made, Architect, Current Status, Etc.)
Salem Senior High School 7-12 1959 Open
48
Southeast School 5-6 1968 Open
39
Reilly School 3-4 1928 Open
79
Buckeye School K-2 1948 Open
59
Salem Junior High 7-8 (As Salem JH/MS) 1917 Closed* 2006 89 Adaptive reuse as 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 Middle School.
Prospect School among others, 4-6 1896 Closed 2006 110 Currently under consideration for redevelopment possibilities.
Fourth Street School 1896 Demolished 1974 78
McKinley School 1892 Demolished 1978 86 Now houses administrative offices for Salem City Schools. Known commonly among city residents as "The Administration Building."
Columbia School 1881 Demolished 1953 72
Union School 1860 Demolished 1896 36
First Union School 1853 Demolished 1860 7
  • Students currently in SHS

References

  1. ^ "Image of Salem, Ohio and Perry Township" http://www.geocities.com/lindahiser/columbianacounty/Colperry2.jpg
  2. ^ 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
  3. ^ This is understood to cover the area including the Wal-Mart Supercenter. See: ORDINANCE NO. 991103 - 74, City of Salem

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