Salem township, Ohio
Salem township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Salem township is a geographic entity located in Ottawa County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 5,210. The land area covers 29.03 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 5,210 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 39.7 yrs | ±7.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,370 | ±159 | 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 | 2,469 | ±173 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,370 | ±159 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 99 | ±83 |
| Median Home Value | $167,600 | ±$10,650 |
| Median Gross Rent | $831 | ±$81 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $61,962 | ±$15,446 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,235 | ±$2,797 |
| Poverty Rate | 4.2% | ±1.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 214 | ±94 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.4% | ±1.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,401 | ±218 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91.6% | ±2.8% |
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: 5,238 (2024)
ID: 110978
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: FISCAL OFFICER
PO BOX 417, OAK HARBOR OH 43449-0417
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GUS Population: 39,692 (2024)
ID: 110686
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: PRESIDENT
315 MADISON ST, RM 103, PORT CLINTON OH 43452-1943
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Salem | KG-02 | Salem, OH | |
| Regular School Salem | 03-04 | Salem, OH | |
| Regular School Salem | 09-12 | Salem, OH | |
| Regular School Salem | 07-08 | Salem, OH | |
| Regular School Salem | 05-06 | Salem, OH | |
| Regular School Salem | KG-02 | Salem, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Fremont, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Port Clinton, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Port Clinton, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Bellevue, OH |
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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Vanguard-Sentinel Adult Career and Technology Center
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College Vocational | 9.2 mi away | 1306 Cedar St, Fremont, OH, 43420 |
5672012856
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OAK HARBOR PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.7 mi away | 147 W. MAIN ST., OAK HARBOR, OH, 43449 |
(419) 898-7001
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Terra State Community College
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College | 10.1 mi away | 2830 Napoleon Rd, Fremont, OH, 43420-9670 |
4195592100
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IDA RUPP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.2 mi away | 310 MADISON ST., PORT CLINTON, OH, 43452 |
(419) 732-3212
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Sandusky Career Center
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College Vocational | 18.6 mi away | 4501 Venice Heights Blvd., Sandusky, OH, 44870 |
4199841100
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HARRIS-ELMORE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.2 mi away | 328 TOLEDO ST., ELMORE, OH, 43416 |
(419) 862-2482
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Firelands Regional Medical Center School of Nursing
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College | 21.4 mi away | 1912 Hayes Ave, Sandusky, OH, 44870 |
4195577110
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BIRCHARD PUBLIC LIBRARY OF SANDUSKY COUNTY
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Library | 10.5 mi away | 423 CROGHAN ST., FREMONT, OH, 43420 |
(419) 334-7101
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Owens Community College
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College | 22.6 mi away | 30335 Oregon Rd, Perrysburg, OH, 43551 |
5676617000
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GENOA BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 12.6 mi away | 602 WEST ST., GENOA, OH, 43430 |
(419) 855-3380
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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 FREMONT, OH US, located 11.3 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 | 33.7° | 18.5° | 26.1° | 2.73" | 8.4" |
| February | 36.6° | 20.0° | 28.3° | 2.42" | 6.9" |
| March | 46.7° | 27.8° | 37.3° | 2.81" | 3.7" |
| April | 59.9° | 38.0° | 48.9° | 3.83" | 1.0" |
| May | 71.5° | 49.4° | 60.4° | 3.80" | 0.0" |
| June | 81.1° | 59.7° | 70.4° | 4.10" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.0° | 63.1° | 74.0° | 3.63" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.9° | 61.0° | 72.0° | 3.37" | 0.0" |
| September | 76.8° | 53.6° | 65.2° | 3.23" | 0.0" |
| October | 64.1° | 42.4° | 53.2° | 2.91" | 0.0" |
| November | 50.3° | 32.8° | 41.5° | 2.77" | 0.9" |
| December | 38.8° | 24.5° | 31.6° | 2.60" | 5.3" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Harbor village | Village | 1.1 mi | — |
| Rocky Ridge village | Village | 5.4 mi | — |
| Wightmans Grove CDP | CDP | 6.3 mi | — |
| Lindsey village | Village | 7.5 mi | — |
| Elmore village | Village | 9.2 mi | — |
| Hessville CDP | CDP | 9.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3912369946. • 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.