Salem, South Carolina
Salem: Town in South Carolina, United States
About
Salem is a town located in the county of Florence in the U.S. state of South Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 135. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 153 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Salem
| Population : | 153 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | South Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Florence County |
| Postal code : | 29676 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 864 |
| Altitude : | 1,070 feet / 326 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 22:27:34 (13th May 2025) |
| Population growth : | 11.76% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Salem is located at 33°53'17"N 79°30'44"W (33.8879400, -79.5122800).
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- Official Website
Official website of Salem
Demographics
The population of Salem increased by 11.76% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 135 | - | census |
| 2011 | 142 | 4.93% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 144 | 1.39% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 144 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 144 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 147 | 2.04% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 147 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 149 | 1.34% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 151 | 1.32% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 152 | 0.66% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 153 | 0.65% | estimation process |
Other Places in Salem
1 Town Hall
5 Park Ave A, Salem, SC 29676 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Salem (1)
American Christian missionary (1809-1886) John Leighton Wilson was born in Salem
Schools in Salem
College & universities near Salem, SC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 218061 | Francis Marion University | Florence (SC) | 29506 |
| 457989 | Academy for Careers and Technology | Mullins (SC) | 29574-6009 |
| 218955 | Williamsburg Technical College | Kingstree (SC) | 29556-4197 |
| 218724 | Coastal Carolina University | Conway (SC) | 29526 |
| 218025 | Florence-Darlington Technical College | Florence (SC) | 29501-0548 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Salem, SC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTR | Kingstree | 101 East Main St. | RAIL |
| FLO | Florence | 805 East Day Street | RAIL |
| DIL | Dillon | 100 North Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| CAM | Camden | 1060 West Dekalb Street | RAIL |
| HAM | Hamlet | West Main St. and North Bridges St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Salem
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Johnsonvill Post Office | Johnsonville (SC) | 29555 |
| Pampl Post Office | Pamplico (SC) | 29583 |
| Gresham Post Office | Gresham (SC) | 29546 |
| Hemingway Post Office | Hemingway (SC) | 29554 |
| Centenary Post Office | Centenary (SC) | 29519 |
Other cities in Florence County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Florence County , SC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Florence | 38,467 | Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin |
| Lake City | 6,497 | City in South Carolina, USA |
| Timmonsville | 2,345 | City in Florence County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Johnsonville | 1,472 | City in South Carolina, United States |
| Pamplico | 1,208 | City in Florence County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Quinby | 913 | City in Florence County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Scranton | 831 | City in Florence County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Coward | 766 | Town in Florence County, South Carolina, United States |
| Hickory Grove | 564 | City in Saluda County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Olanta | 551 | City in Florence County, South Carolina, United States of America |
