SalemMI
A town of 5,178. Healthier than 69% of U.S. towns.
What makes Salem stand out
The 2 things Salem does most differently from other towns.
Salem has grown 16% since 2010
4,446 people in 2010; 5,178 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Salem’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Salem. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Salem
Most working residents leave Salem for work: only 6% work in town. The top destinations are Grand Rapids (9%), Wyoming (7%) and Holland (6%). Half commute less than 14 miles.
Where working residents work
Healthier than 69% of U.S. towns
Salem beats the Michigan average on 11 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2.
| What stands out | Salem | MI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 11.2% | 15.4% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.5% | 8.7% |
| More binge drinkers | 20% | 15.9% |
Salem’s public schools outperform 85% of Michigan districts
The public schools Salem’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 85% of Michigan’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Marys Catholic Schools Private | PK–8 | 42 |
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Salem has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 18°, and about 78 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 39% of U.S. communities.
0.7% of Salem is conserved land
5.0 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
94% of working residents leave Salem for work
Where Salem’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2021
About Salem
Township in Michigan, United States
Salem Township is a civil township of Allegan County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 5,156 at the 2020 census, up from 3,486 at the 2000 census.
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- Population
- 5,156
- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 666 ft
Salem’s neighbors
4 towns share a border with Salem.