Salem, NH is a small town located in the northeastern corner of the state. With a population of 30,158 people and a population density of 1,239 people per square mile, Salem has a tight-knit community that offers plenty for it’s residents. Local businesses include the Mall at Rockingham Park, Gilcreast Farms Nursery and Garden Center and more. Year-round outdoor activities range from skiing at Canobie Lake Park to hiking in nearby White Mountain National Forest. Additionally, Salem has several organizations and clubs such as the Salem Lions Club and the American Legion Post 43. Lastly, residents can enjoy local sporting events such as football games at Salem High School or Junior League baseball games with the Salem Red Sox.
The population in Salem is 30,158. There are 1,220 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Salem is 44.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Salem is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Salem
- 56.4% are married
- 10.0% are divorced
- 34.2% are married with children
- 9.3% have children, but are single
Race in Salem
- 89.0% are White
- 0.3% are Black
- 2.8% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 6.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander