Salem is a medium-sized city located in the state of Ohio. With a population of 11,685 people and four associated neighborhoods, Salem is the 155th largest community in Ohio. Salem has an unusually large stock of pre-World War II architecture, making it one of the older and more historic cities.

Salem is a small city, and as such doesn't have a public transit system that people use to get to and from their jobs every day.

The education level of Salem citizens, measured as those with bachelor's degrees or advanced degrees, is similar to the national average for all American cities and towns. 19.83% of adults 25 and older in Salem have a college degree.

The per capita income in Salem in 2022 was $31,259, which is lower middle income relative to Ohio and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $125,036 for a family of four. However, Salem contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

The people who call Salem home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Salem residents report their race to be White, followed by Native American. Important ancestries of people in Salem include German, Irish, Italian, English, and Scottish.

The most common language spoken in Salem is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Polish.