Salem
Salem: Geography and Climate
Salem: History
Salem: Population Profile
Salem: Municipal Government
Salem: Economy
Salem: Education and Research
Salem: Health Care
Salem: Recreation
Salem: Convention Facilities
Salem: Transportation
Salem: Communications
The City in Brief
Founded: 1848 (incorporated, 1860)
Head Officials: Mayor Janet Taylor (since 2003); City Manager Robert Wells
City Population
1980: 89,091
1990: 107,793
2000: 136,924
2003 estimate:
142,914 Percent change, 1990–2000: 25.8%
U.S. rank in 1980: 195th
U.S. rank in 1990: 178th
U.S. rank in 2000: 162nd
Metropolitan Area Population
1980: 250,000
1990: 278,024
2000: 347,214
Percent change, 1990–2000: 24.9%
U.S. rank in 1980: 126th
U.S. rank in 1990:
122nd U.S. rank in 2000: 129th
Area: 46.37 square miles (2000)
Elevation: 171 feet above sea level at State Capitol
Average Annual Temperature: 52.6° F
Average Annual Precipitation: 39.2 inches of rain, 6.4 inches of snow
Major Economic Sectors: Agriculture, lumber, government, services, trade, high technology
Unemployment Rate: 7.7% (February 2005)
Per Capita Income: $19,141 (1999)
2004 ACCRA Average House Price: Not reported
2004 ACCRA Cost of Living Index: Not reported
1999 FBI Crime Index Total: 12,077
Major Colleges and Universities: Willamette University, Chemeketa Community College, Western Baptist Bible College; Tokyo International University (branch)
Daily Newspaper: Statesman Journal
