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Salem, GA
Census-designated place in Upson County, Georgia.
Population
385
Land area
8.8sq mi
People per sq mi
44
ZIP codes
0
Salem and its ZIP codes
Salem at a glance
- Salem is 77% less dense than Georgia as a whole.
Local data for Salem, GA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Upson County. PPP loans are for Salem.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,137
7,242 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,901
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$177M
FY 2026, $6,381 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Salem, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
346
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
18
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 33°F
50.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Salem, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.9%
U.S. 33.3% +10.6 pts
Diabetes
22.3%
U.S. 12.1% +10.2 pts
Smoking
16.9%
U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.1%
U.S. 11.1% +2.0 pts
Cities near Salem
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CullodenCity | 9.8 mi | 0.8 |
| MusellaCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.3 |
| Lincoln ParkCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| RobertaCity | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| YatesvilleTown | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| ThomastonCity | 12 mi | 9.5 |
| KnoxvilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| ButlerCity | 14 mi | 3.2 |
| The RockCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.2 |
| Hannahs MillCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.3 |
| HowardCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.9 |
| ReynoldsCity | 15 mi | 2 |
| Sunset VillageCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.8 |
| Junction CityTown | 18 mi | 2.4 |
| TalbottonCity | 20 mi | 3.1 |
| AldoraTown | 21 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Salem, GA in?
- Salem is in Upson County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Salem, GA?
- About 385 people live in Salem, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Salem?
- Nearby places include Culloden (9.8 mi), Musella (10 mi), Lincoln Park (11 mi), Roberta (11 mi), Yatesville (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023