Salem is a community located in Fayette County, in the state of Alabama (AL), United States. Nestled in the East South Central division of the South region, it covers an area of 93.2 square miles (241.0 km²) and sits at an elevation of N/A. With a population of approximately 3,593 residents, Salem offers a peaceful, rural atmosphere.
The town's population is composed of about 50.07% males and 49.93% females, and it has a population density of 38.55 people per square mile (14.88/km²). Salem lies at a latitude of 34.93 and a longitude of -87.15, operating in the UTC-6.