Categories in Salem
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Salem
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Lawyers legal | 12 | — |
| Travel and transportation | 6 | 36 years |
Salem Facts
| Area | 0.1 mi² |
| Population | 988 |
| Male Population | 462 (46.8%) |
| Female Population | 526 (53.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +973.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +498.8% |
| Median Age | 30.8 years (Male: 28.7, Female: 32.9) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 36.08375, -80.24644 |
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Salem Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 92 | 128 | 165 | 198 | 988 | 976 | 937 |
| Population Density | 762.5 / mi² | 1,060.9 / mi² | 1,367.5 / mi² | 1,641 / mi² | 8,188.5 / mi² | 8,089.1 / mi² | 7,765.8 / mi² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridSalem Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 498.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem | +973.9% | +671.9% | +498.8% |
| North Carolina | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Salem Median Age
Median Age: 30.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem | 30.8 yrs | 32.9 yrs | 28.7 yrs |
| North Carolina | 37.5 yrs | 38.8 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Salem Population Density
Population Density: 8,189 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem | 988 | 0.121 sq mi | 8,189 / mi² |
| North Carolina | 10.3 million | 53,819.1 sq mi | 192 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Salem Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1890 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Zip Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Salem
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Salem CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem | 12,733 tn | 12.89 tn | 105,530.7 tons/mi² |
| North Carolina | 168,507,440 tn | 16.32 tn | 3,131 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Salem CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 12,733 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 12.89 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 105,530.7 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
| Cyclone | Medium (5) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/5/98 | 2:31 AM | 3.2 | 84.9 km | 5,000 m | North Carolina | usgs.gov |
| 9/13/76 | 6:54 PM | 3.3 | 76.8 km | 5,000 m | Virginia-North Carolina border region | usgs.gov |
| 8/31/61 | 10:22 AM | 5 | 76.9 km | — | Virginia-North Carolina border region | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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