Salem is a city in Columbiana County, Ohio, United States. The population was 11,915 at the 2020 census. It was founded by Quakers in 1806 and was a center of abolitionist activity as well as a station on the Underground Railroad. It is the principal city of the Salem micropolitan area, which comprises Columbiana County; a small portion of the city extends into Mahoning County.
Midwest
Salem
Columbiana County, OH
Population
11,861
Walk Score
81 · Very Walkable
Median rent
$779
Median home value
$113,700
Founded
1806
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On the National Register
Historic districts
- Salem Downtown Historic District · listed 1995
- South Lincoln Avenue Historic District · listed 1993
Notable landmarks
- Burchfield Homestead · listed 1999
- Harris, Franklin, Farmstead · listed 1997
- Hise, Daniel Howell, House · listed 1999
- Salem Methodist Episcopal Church · listed 1995
- Street, John, House · listed 1973
- Teegarden-Centennial Covered Bridge · listed 2000
- Maple-Dell · listed 1990
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