Salem : New Jersey
Salem is a city located in Salem County, New Jersey. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 5,857. It is the county seat of Salem County6.
Geography
Salem is located at 39°34′11″ North, 75°28′3″ West (39.569584, -75.467622)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.3 km˛ (2.8 mi˛). 6.8 km˛ (2.6 mi˛) of it is land and 0.5 km˛ (0.2 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 6.79% water.
Salem borders Elsinboro Township, Pennsville Township, Mannington Township, Quinton Township, and Lower Alloways Creek Township.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 5,857 people, 2,383 households, and 1,463 families residing in the city. The population density is 866.4/km˛ (2,244.3/mi˛). There are 2,863 housing units at an average density of 423.5/km˛ (1,097.0/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 37.46% White, 56.77% African American, 0.60% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.38% from other races, and 3.55% from two or more races. 4.88% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.


