Salem, Ohio

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Salem, Ohio
settlement_type = City
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map_caption = Location of Salem, Ohio


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = Ohio
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Columbiana, Mahoning [ County Maps, State of Ohio (from Ohio Department of Transportation) http://www.dot.state.oh.us/map1/ohiomap/images/county/col.jpg, and Mahoning County map http://gis.mahoningcountyoh.gov/gis/asp.htm. See also http://www.mahoningcountyoh.gov]

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area_total_km2 = 14.2
area_land_km2 = 14.2
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area_total_sq_mi = 5.5
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population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 12197
population_density_km2 = 860.3
population_density_sq_mi = 2228.2

timezone = Eastern (EST)
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elevation_m = 374
elevation_ft = 1227
latd = 40 |latm = 54 |lats = 3 |latNS = N
longd = 80 |longm = 51 |longs = 10 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 44460
area_code = 330, 234
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blank_info = 39-69834GR|2
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Salem is a city in northern Columbiana County and extreme southern Mahoning County, Ohio, United States. At the 2000 census, the city's population was 12,197.

Geography

Salem is located at coor dms|40|54|3|N|80|51|10|W|city (40.900885, -80.852831)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.5 square miles (14.2 km²), all of it land.

The city of Salem is mostly, but not completely (see map) surrounded by Perry Township. As with other townships in Ohio [cite news |url=http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/stories/1996/07/22/editorial1.html |title=Annexation law changes stretch too far |accessdate=2008-07-26 |date=1996-07-19 |publisher=Business Courier of Cincinnati] , Perry Township has been subject to annexation in recent years. [cite web |url=http://www.cityofsalemohio.org/990316tanner.html |title=Ordinance No. 990316-28 |accessdate=2008-07-26 |publisher=The City of Salem, Ohio] [cite web |url=http://www.cityofsalemohio.org/000118-07lederle_annex.html |title=Ordinance No. 000118-07 |accessdate=2008-07-26 |publisher=The City of Salem, Ohio] Residents of land annexed to the city of Salem enjoy all benefits other residents of the city enjoy, and by Ohio law [cite web |url=http://www.massillonohio.com/annex.html |title=City of Massillon Annexation Answer Page |accessdate=2008-07-26 |year=1998] are now themselves residents of the city of Salem.

Several acres of Salem Township and Green Township were annexed into the city limits in 2000 and 2001. Other actions to spur economic development undertaken around the same time annexed specific land: in 1999, 82.24 acres of Salem Township were granted police and fire protection, snow removal service, and other standard services already provided to the City of Salem by Ordinance passed by the city government. [ This is understood to cover the area including the Wal-Mart Supercenter. See: [http://www.cityofsalemohio.org/991103-74_Walmart_annex_services.html ORDINANCE NO. 991103 - 74] , City of Salem]

Demographics

General characteristics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 12,197 people, 5,146 households, and 3,249 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,228.2 people per square mile (860.9/km²). There were 5,505 housing units at an average density of 1,005.7/sq mi (388.6/km²).

The racial makeup of the city was 98.4% White, 0.5% African-American, 0.09% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.3% Asian, 0.0% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, 0.1% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race comprised 0.5% of the population.

The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.92. Of the 5,146 households, 63.1% were considered "family" households, and 36.9% were considered "non-family" households. 28.1% of family households had their own children under the age of 18 living with them.

48.7% of the family households were counted as married couple family households, with parents living together (20% of which had their own children under age 18 living with them). 10.6% of family households had a female householder with no husband present (5.9% of which had their own children under 18 living with them).

32.8% of the non-family households consisted of individuals living alone (17.1% of which had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older).

In the city the population was spread out with 6% under the age of 5, 6.1% aged 5-9, 6.8% aged 10-14, 6.4% aged 15-19, 5.6% aged 20-24, 12.9% aged 25-34, 14.6% aged 35-44, 13% aged 45-54, 4.8% aged 55-59, 3.8% aged 60-64, 8.6% aged 65-74, 8.3% aged 75-84, and 3.2% aged 85 and over. The median age was 39.5 years. There are more females in Salem (6,596) than males (5,601).

Economic characteristics

The median income for a household in the city (in 1999 U. S. dollars) was $30,006, and the median income for a family (in 1999 U. S. dollars) was $40,191. Males who worked full-time, year-round had a median income of $31,630 versus $19,471 for females who worked full-time, year-round. The per capita income for the city was $16,579, and 318 families (9.8%) and 1,376 individuals (11.7%) fell below the poverty line.

ocial characteristics

Of the population aged 3 years or older, 7.2% of children were enrolled in nursery or preschool, 6.2% were in kindergarten, 45.9% were enrolled in grades 1 through 8, 24.9% were in high school (grades 9-12), and 15.8% were attending college or graduate school.

Among residents aged 25 and over, 4.8% attained less than a 9th grade education, 13.1% completed 9th through 12th grade but had no diploma, 44.1% had a high school diploma or GED, 17.3% had some college but no degree, 5.7% earned an Associate degree, 10.9% achieved a Bachelor degree, and 4.1% held a graduate or professional degree.

For residents aged over 15, 22.9% had never been married, 53.8% were married (except separated), 2.6% were separated, 9.9% were widowed (8.6% of which were female), and 10.8% were divorced (6.7% of which were female).

63 of the 130 grandparents living in household with one or more of their own grandchildren under 18 years were responsible for the grandchildren.

16% of the adult civilian population over the age of 18 were civilian veterans.

6.4% of the population between the ages of 5 and 20 had a disability, as did 15.6% of those between 21 and 64 and 48.7% of the population over age 65.

58.1% listed that they lived in the same house as they did in 1995, and 41.7% lived in a different house at that time (28.2% of which nonetheless resided in the same county).

98.8% were considered "native"—born in the United States or outside of the United States but not foreign-born. Of that 98.8%, 77.3% were born in the state of their residence and 21.5% were born in another state or location other than their residence. 1.2% were foreign-born (.2% of which entered the United States between 1990 and March 2000), with .7% naturalized citizens and .5% non-citizens. Those born in foreign countries were primarily from Europe (33%), followed by Asia (30.3%), Northern America (28.9%), and Latin America (7%). In terms of ancestry, most residents cited German heritage (28.3%), followed by Irish (Celtic) (16.7%), English (12.5%), Italian (10.6%), Other ancestries (10.5%), United States or American (6.6%), Dutch (2.9%), French (2.4%), Scottish (2.4%), Polish (2.3%), Slovak (1.9%), Scotch-Irish (1.4%), Hungarian (1.3%), Welsh (1.3%), and less than 1% (but greater than 0) for each of the following: Arab, Czech, French Canadian, Greek, Lithuanian, Norwegian, Russian, Swedish, Swiss, Ukrainian, and West Indian (excluding Hispanic) groups.

97.1% of the population spoke only English in their home.

History

Origins and settlers

Salem was founded by a Pennsylvanian potter, John Straughan (Strawn) and a New Jersey clockmaker, Zadok Street, in 1806. The city’s name comes from “shalom” and “salaam,” and means “peace.”

Early settlers to the city included the Religious Society of Friends (“Quakers”), which the school system’s sports teams honor by referring to themselves collectively as the "Mighty Quakers." [ The girls' and boys' teams' individual mascots are known as the "Quaker Lady" (or "Quaker Sadie") and "Quaker Sam," respectively.] [The team nickname (and, possibly, the American tradition of placing the word "Fighting" in front of such nicknames) was noted by "USA Today" as one of several "that could be considered offensive." See "What's in a Nickname?" "USA Today", 23 October 1991, Sports section, 06C.]

Contributions to American history

Active in the abolitionist movement of the early- to mid-1800s, Salem acted as a hub for the American Underground Railroad, with several homes serving as “stations.” Salem retained many of these homes, but none are open to the public at present.

In April 1850, Salem hosted the first Women's Rights Convention in Ohio, the second such convention in the United States. J. Elizabeth Jones delivered an address, and men were refused attendance for the two-day proceedings. [”Lucretia Mott to Salem, Ohio, Woman's Convention, 13 April 1850, The Liberator, 17 May 1850, p. 80.” http://womhist.alexanderstreet.com/socm/doc6.htm. See also:http://www.mith2.umd.edu/WomensStudies/ReadingRoom/History/Vote/years-of-hope.html]

Prosperity through industry

Over its history, Salem thrived on an industrial-based economy, advantageously located between Cleveland and Pittsburgh. For several decades, the largest corporations located in Salem were American Standard, Eljer, and Salem China. Today, American Standard and several tool-and-die manufacturers remain.

National recognition of historic resources

Two sections of the city are designated National Register historic districts: the "Salem Downtown Historic District” (bounded by Vine Avenue, Ohio Avenue, East Pershing Street, South Ellsworth Avenue, and Sugar Tree Alley, designated 1995), and the South Lincoln Avenue Historic District (designated 1993), which includes several of the town’s monumental and architecturally distinctive homes.

Other city properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places include: the Burchfield Homestead (home to Charles Burchfield from ages five to twenty-eight), Daniel Howell Hise House (home of local Quaker abolitionist and Underground Railroad station), the First United Methodist Church of Salem, and the John Street House (Underground Railroad station and home to descendant of city founder).

chools

Salem is served by the Salem City School District. Additionally, Kent State University operates a regional campus in Salem, and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Youngstown operates St. Paul Elementary School in Salem.

Notable residents

*Charles E. Burchfield: Artist; lived in Salem from ages five to twenty-eight (1898–-1921).
* Alan Freed: Disc Jockey, credited with coining and popularizing the term "Rock and Roll;" lived in Salem.
* Edmund R. "Ed" Sullivan, nationally syndicated cartoonist, "Out Our Way" and "Priscilla's Pop;" lived in Salem.
*Sam Willaman (1891-1935): College football head coach for Iowa State and Ohio State University.
* Earle Bruce b. 1931: Legendary NFL football figure and College Football Hall of Fame, was head coach at Salem High School from 1956-1960.
* Rich Karlis: Kicker, played for Denver Broncos, Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions; born in Salem.
* Jerry Meals: Major League Baseball Umpire.
* Kirk Lowdermilk: played for 12 years in the NFL, mostly with the Minnesota Vikings.
* Max Fisher: American businessman and philanthropist, lived in Salem.

References

External links

* [http://www.cityofsalemohio.org Official Web site of the City of Salem]
* [http://www.salemcommunityfoundation.org/ Salem Community Foundation]
* [http://www.salemohiochamber.org/ Salem Chamber of Commerce]
* [http://visitsalemohio.com/ Official Salem Tourism Web site]
* [http://www.salemohio.com/ SalemOhio.com, Salem's Homepage]
* [http://www.alanfreed.com The Official Alan Freed Web site]
* [http://www.salemohiohistory.com The Salem,Ohio History site]