| Place Name | Salem |
| Place Type | City |
| ZIP Code(s) | 24153 |
| County | City of Salem |
| Area Code(s) | 540 |
| Timezone | Eastern Standard Time (EST) |
| Population (2022) | 24,792 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | 2.19% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 87.06% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | Roanoke, VA |
| US Congressional District(s) | Virginia 9th |
| House of Delegates Districts | 8,17 |
| State Senate Districts | 19 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 87.06% |
| African American | 7.26% |
| Hispanic | 0.11% |
| Asian | 1.87% |
| Native American | 0.08% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 3.61% |