Salem, GA is a small town located in the southwest part of Georgia with a population of 351 people. The town's population density is 46 people per square mile, which is half the US's national population density of 93 people per square mile. Salem has many local businesses like Starlight Diner & Bar, Turnage Drug Co., and Liberty Tax Services for its residents to enjoy. There are also plenty of year-round outdoor activities for locals to enjoy such as fishing at Lake Blackshear, camping at Reed Bingham State Park, or golfing at Chehaw Park Golf Course. Salem is also home to many organizations such as the American Legion Post 192 and the Kiwanis Club who host events throughout the year such as Fourth of July fireworks shows and Christmas tree lightings. For sports fans, Salem hosts an annual Little League baseball tournament every summer where teams from all over the region come together to compete for a championship title.
The population in Salem is 351. There are 40 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Salem is 57.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Salem is 1.9, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Salem
- 35.5% are married
- 0.0% are divorced
- 19.3% are married with children
- 1.8% have children, but are single
Race in Salem
- 1.0% are White
- 99.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander