Salem, AL, with a population of 8,117 is located in Lee County and has a population density of 77 people per square mile. It is home to many great local businesses such as On Point Solutions for real estate services, Mister Shotz for gunsmithing services, and Botanical Bakery which serves homemade desserts and pastries. Year-round outdoor activities in the area include visiting the nearby Lake Harding which offers camping and fishing opportunities or visiting one of Salem’s many parks. Other local organizations include The Salvation Army Thrift Store which sells used items to benefit those in need and the Salem Ruritan Club that seeks to promote fellowship amongst its members. Finally, local sporting events are held throughout the year at Denson High School where they host football games against other teams in the region.
The population in Salem (zip 36874) is 8,117. There are 73 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Salem (zip 36874) is 43.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Salem (zip 36874) is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Salem (zip 36874)
- 60.8% are married
- 11.5% are divorced
- 32.2% are married with children
- 14.3% have children, but are single
Race in Salem (zip 36874)
- 78.8% are White
- 15.0% are Black
- 0.9% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 1.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander