Salem township, Ohio
Salem township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Salem township is a geographic entity located in Shelby County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,112. The land area covers 26.55 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 2,112 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 49.6 yrs | ±3.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 820 | ±133 | 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 | 915 | ±161 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 820 | ±133 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 95 | ±67 |
| Median Home Value | $218,500 | ±$31,751 |
| Median Gross Rent | $861 | ±$88 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $88,409 | ±$17,697 |
| Per Capita Income | $52,829 | ±$11,863 |
| Poverty Rate | 4.7% | ±1.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 95 | ±35 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.5% | ±1.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,061 | ±222 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94.5% | ±4% |
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: 2,064 (2024)
ID: 173216
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
PO BOX 187, PORT JEFFERSON OH 45360-0187
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GUS Population: 47,952 (2024)
ID: 132382
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: ADMINISTRATOR
129 E COURT ST, STE 100, SIDNEY OH 45365-3021
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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 | KG-05 | Anna, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Anna, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Anna, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Wapakoneta, 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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Upper Valley Career Center
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College Vocational | 16.0 mi away | 8811 Career Drive, Piqua, OH, 45356 |
9377781980
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JACKSON CENTER MEMORIAL BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 5.3 mi away | 205 S. LINDEN, JACKSON CENTER, OH, 45334 |
(937) 596-5300
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Edison State Community College
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College | 16.2 mi away | 1973 Edison Dr, Piqua, OH, 45356-9239 |
9377788600
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ANNA COMMUNITY BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 6.3 mi away | 304 N SECOND ST, ANNA, OH, 45302 |
(937) 394-2761
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Hobart Institute of Welding Technology
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College Vocational | 23.0 mi away | 400 Trade Square East, Troy, OH, 45373-2400 |
9373329500
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SHELBY COUNTY LIBRARIES - AMOS MEMORIAL
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Library | 7.1 mi away | 230 E. NORTH ST., SIDNEY, OH, 45365 |
(937) 492-8354
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Apollo Career Center
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College Vocational | 23.1 mi away | 3325 Shawnee Rd, Lima, OH, 45806-1497 |
4199983000
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DEGRAFF BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 8.8 mi away | 122 S MAIN ST, DEGRAFF, OH, 43318 |
(937) 585-5010
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PHILIP SHEETS FAMILY BOTKINS BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 9.5 mi away | 109 E LYNN ST, BOTKINS, OH, 45306 |
(937) 693-6671
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LAKEVIEW BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 11.2 mi away | 165 E LAKE ST UNIT B, LAKEVIEW, OH, 43331 |
(937) 842-4144
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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 SIDNEY 1 S, OH US, located 7.8 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 | 34.4° | 17.9° | 26.2° | 2.89" | — |
| February | 38.5° | 20.1° | 29.3° | 2.31" | — |
| March | 48.9° | 28.0° | 38.5° | 3.17" | — |
| April | 62.3° | 37.8° | 50.0° | 4.08" | — |
| May | 72.8° | 49.1° | 61.0° | 4.08" | — |
| June | 81.2° | 58.9° | 70.1° | 4.70" | — |
| July | 84.3° | 62.1° | 73.2° | 4.57" | — |
| August | 83.0° | 59.8° | 71.4° | 3.76" | — |
| September | 77.9° | 52.5° | 65.2° | 3.11" | — |
| October | 65.2° | 41.5° | 53.3° | 2.89" | — |
| November | 51.1° | 31.5° | 41.3° | 3.17" | — |
| December | 39.6° | 23.9° | 31.7° | 2.92" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Jefferson village | Village | 2.7 mi | — |
| Jackson Center village | Village | 5.0 mi | — |
| Anna village | Village | 6.1 mi | — |
| Quincy village | Village | 7.0 mi | — |
| Sidney city | City | 7.5 mi | — |
| Botkins village | Village | 8.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3914969960. • 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.