South Salem, Ohio

South Salem is a village in Ross County, Ohio, United States. The population was 219 at the 2020 census.

South Salem, Ohio
Village
The South Salem Academy
The South Salem Academy
Location of South Salem, Ohio
Location of South Salem, Ohio
Location of South Salem in Ross County
Location of South Salem in Ross County
Coordinates: 39°20′11″N 83°18′27″W
CountryUnited States
StateOhio
CountyRoss
Government
 • MayorDennis Crouse
Area
[1]
 • Total0.18 sq mi (0.47 km2)
 • Land0.18 sq mi (0.47 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
919 ft (280 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total219
 • Density1,216.67/sq mi (469.94/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
45681
Area code740
FIPS code39-73698[3]
GNIS feature ID1065354[2]

History

In 1842, local Presbyterian minister Hugh Stewart Fullerton orchestrated the establishment of a school in southwestern Ross County.[4] Known as the "Salem Academy," this school became the foundation of the present village: landowner John Sample platted South Salem in 1846 in order better to serve the students and teachers of the school. After two years of rapid growth, the village reached the point that it could easily serve the needs of the school, and growth ceased. Although South Salem incorporated in the 1870s, few other changes occurred during the late years of the nineteenth century. In 1917, its population was deemed to be between 350 and 400 residents, a size that had remained consistent since the 1850s.[5] The Salem Academy (by then known as the "South Salem Academy") closed in 1907 due to competition from other schools,[6] and since that time, the village has declined in population.[3]

Geography

South Salem is located at 39°20′11″N 83°18′27″W (39.336418, -83.307392).[7]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.21 square miles (0.54 km2), all land.[8]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1850479—
1860318−33.6%
1880299—
1890263−12.0%
19002640.4%
1910211−20.1%
1920193−8.5%
19302014.1%
1940185−8.0%
195020611.4%
1960180−12.6%
197020916.1%
198025220.6%
1990227−9.9%
2000213−6.2%
2010204−4.2%
20202197.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]

2010 census

As of the census[10] of 2010, there were 204 people, 80 households, and 58 families residing in the village. The population density was 971.4 inhabitants per square mile (375.1/km2). There were 84 housing units at an average density of 400.0 per square mile (154.4/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 98.5% White, 1.0% African American, and 0.5% from two or more races.

There were 80 households, of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.0% were married couples living together, 13.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.5% were non-families. 21.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 2.90.

The median age in the village was 42 years. 23% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.5% were from 25 to 44; 31.3% were from 45 to 64; and 12.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

2000 census

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 213 people, 77 households, and 60 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,027.8 inhabitants per square mile (396.8/km2). There were 81 housing units at an average density of 390.8 per square mile (150.9/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 96.24% White, 0.94% African American, 0.47% Native American, 0.94% from other races, and 1.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.41% of the population.

There were 77 households, out of which 37.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.9% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.8% were non-families. 16.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 25.4% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 33.8% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 113.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.9 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $32,500, and the median income for a family was $37,250. Males had a median income of $31,563 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the village was $12,762. About 6.3% of families and 14.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.7% of those under the age of eighteen and 17.4% of those 65 or over.

References
  1. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  2. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. Owen, Lorrie K., ed. Dictionary of Ohio Historic Places. Vol. 2. St. Clair Shores: Somerset, 1999, 1223-1224.
  5. Evans, Lyle S. A Standard History of Ross County, Ohio: An Authentic Narrative of the Past, with Particular Attention to the Modern Era in the Commercial, Industrial, Civic and Social Development. Vol. 1. Chicago and New York: Lewis, 1917, 473-474.
  6. Marker #4-71: Salem Academy, Ohio Channel and the Ohio Historical Society, 2006. Accessed 2010-09-02.
  7. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  8. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved January 6, 2013.
  9. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  10. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 6, 2013.
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