Salem, UT is a small city located in southwest Utah with a population of 9,097 people. This relatively low population results in Salem having a population density of 865 people per square mile in comparison to the US Population Density of 93 people per square mile. Salem is home to many small businesses, including restaurants, bars, markets, salons and more that contribute to the town's atmosphere. In addition to these local businesses, Salem also offers plenty of outdoor activities throughout the year such as hiking, biking, fishing and camping at nearby Payson Lakes or fishing on the banks of the Spanish Fork River. For those interested in sports there are multiple sporting events held within the city including youth baseball and softball games as well as multiple 5K runs throughout the year. There are also several organizations located in Salem that offer community service opportunities such as animal shelters and local food pantries.
The population in Salem is 9,097. There are 888 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Salem is 28.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Salem is 3.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Salem
- 70.3% are married
- 4.2% are divorced
- 58.8% are married with children
- 5.6% have children, but are single
Race in Salem
- 93.2% are White
- 0.3% are Black
- 0.5% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 3.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.0% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander