| Place Name | Salem |
| Place Type | Census Designated Place |
| ZIP Code(s) | 28655 |
| County | Burke County |
| Area Code(s) | 828 |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) |
| Population (2022) | 2,057 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | 6.22% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 85.45% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC |
| US Congressional District(s) | North Carolina 11th |
| State House Districts | 86 |
| State Senate Districts | 46 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 85.45% |
| African American | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Native American | 2.67% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 11.88% |