Salem
- County:
- Marion County
- County Seat:
- Yes
- Area (mi²):
- 48.931
- State:
- Oregon
Salem is a city located in Marion County, Oregon. Salem has a 2026 population of 180,406. It is also the county seat of Marion County. Salem is currently growing at a rate of 0.49% annually and its population has increased by 2.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 175,977 in 2020.