| Place Name | Salem |
| Place Type | Census Designated Place |
| ZIP Code(s) | 31016 |
| County | Upson County |
| Area Code(s) | 478 |
| Timezone | Eastern Standard Time (EST) |
| Population (2022) | 229 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | -0.97% |
| Majority Ethnicity | African American 94.87% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | Thomaston, GA |
| US Congressional District(s) | Georgia 3rd |
| State House Districts | 131 |
| State Senate Districts | 018 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 4.27% |
| African American | 94.87% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 0.85% |