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Salem, Connecticut, in New London county, is 23 miles SE of Manchester, Connecticut (center to center) and 86 miles SW of Boston, Massachusetts. The people of the town are in the New London - Norwich metropolitan area. Salem has a population of 3,858.
In Salem, about 69% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Salem. "Full house" describes much of the households in the town, with the many large families there.
Among adults, males are better represented than women in Salem.
Salem benefits from its educated workforce.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Salem residents, with $9,100. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
Salem sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use.
Comparing Salem to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Connecticut (State):
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