Salem township, Kansas
Salem township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Salem township is a geographic entity located in Allen County, Kansas. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 247. The land area covers 47.63 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 247 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 54.2 yrs | ±31.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 129 | ±60 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 179 | ±74 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 129 | ±60 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 50 | ±55 |
| Median Home Value | $219,500 | ±$22,122 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $76,328 | ±$6,079 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,971 | ±$6,898 |
| Poverty Rate | 0% | ±2.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 0 | ±11 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4% | ±5.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 215 | ±113 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94.6% | ±15.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF SALEM
GUS Population: 247 (2024)
ID: 126983
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TRUSTEE
2081 IOWA RD, HUMBOLDT KS 66748-1064
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GUS Population: 12,425 (2024)
ID: 208081
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COMMISSIONER
1 N WASHINGTON AVE, IOLA KS 66749-2894
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Chanute, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Chanute, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Humboldt, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Humboldt, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Humboldt, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Humboldt, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Iola, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Iola, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Iola, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Iola, KS |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Allen County Community College
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College | 9.4 mi away | 1801 N Cottonwood, Iola, KS, 66749 |
6203655116100
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HUMBOLDT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.0 mi away | 916 BRIDGE, HUMBOLDT, KS, 66748 |
(620) 473-2243
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Neosho County Community College
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College | 13.6 mi away | 800 W 14th St, Chanute, KS, 66720 |
6204312820
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IOLA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.6 mi away | 218 EAST MADISON, IOLA, KS, 66749 |
(620) 365-3262
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MORAN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.0 mi away | 308 N. SPRUCE ST., MORAN, KS, 66755 |
(620) 237-4334
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SAVONBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.3 mi away | 101A S. WALNUT ST, SAVONBURG, KS, 66772 |
(620) 754-3835
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CHANUTE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.4 mi away | 111 N. LINCOLN AVE., CHANUTE, KS, 66720 |
(620) 431-3820
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BRONSON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.8 mi away | 509 CLAY, BRONSON, KS, 66716 |
(620) 939-4910
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COLONY CITY LIBRARY
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Library | 17.5 mi away | 339 CHERRY STREET, COLONY, KS, 66015 |
(620) 852-3530
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ERIE CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.0 mi away | 204 S. BUTLER, ERIE, KS, 66733 |
(620) 244-5119
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at HUMBOLDT, KS US, located 7.6 miles from Salem township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42.2° | 21.4° | 31.8° | 1.30" | 3.5" |
| February | 47.3° | 25.3° | 36.3° | 1.63" | 1.4" |
| March | 57.4° | 34.0° | 45.7° | 2.83" | 1.0" |
| April | 66.8° | 43.4° | 55.1° | 4.18" | 0.0" |
| May | 75.3° | 54.7° | 65.0° | 5.83" | 0.0" |
| June | 84.7° | 64.6° | 74.7° | 5.33" | 0.0" |
| July | 89.6° | 69.1° | 79.3° | 4.77" | 0.0" |
| August | 88.7° | 66.7° | 77.7° | 4.38" | 0.0" |
| September | 81.1° | 57.9° | 69.5° | 4.34" | 0.0" |
| October | 69.9° | 46.0° | 57.9° | 3.45" | 0.0" |
| November | 56.6° | 34.6° | 45.6° | 2.41" | 0.4" |
| December | 45.4° | 25.2° | 35.3° | 1.85" | 3.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Harpe city | City | 6.5 mi | — |
| Humboldt city | City | 7.1 mi | — |
| Gas city | City | 7.3 mi | — |
| Bassett city | City | 7.9 mi | — |
| Iola city | City | 8.7 mi | — |
| Elsmore city | City | 8.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2000162600. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.