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Salem, Kentucky, in Livingston county, is 61 miles SW of Evansville, Indiana (center to center) and 111 miles NW of Nashville, Tennessee. The city has a population of 769.
In Salem, about 52% of adults are married.
The government tells us that Salem features an unusually large number of women. People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in the city.
In 2000, Salem had a median family income of $37,857.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Salem residents, with $2,000. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
In Salem, 86% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Residential property taxes remain low i the city.
In Salem, 94% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Salem to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):
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