Salem Township, Muskingum County, Ohio
Salem Township is a township in Muskingum County, Ohio. About 861 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 25.2 sq mi (65.3 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 861 ± 390
- County
- Muskingum County
- School district
- Tri-Valley Local School District
- Land area
- 25.2 sq mi (65.3 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $73,958 ± $71,477
- Median home value
- $196,900 ± $112,681
- Water area
- 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²)
- State
- Ohio
- Census code (GEOID)
- 3911969932
- Coordinates (central point)
- 40.045276, -81.870066
These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.
Census place in Salem Township
- Adamsville (village)328 people
This place’s central point lies inside Salem Township. A place can reach across the line, and its government, if it has one, can be separate from the township’s.
Bordering areas, nearest first
- Highland Township4.7 mi east
- Perry Township4.8 mi south
- Washington Township5.4 mi southwest
- Adams Township5.5 mi north
- Madison Township5.6 mi northwest
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Salem Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Muskingum County, largest first
- Falls Township8,698 people
- Springfield Township5,477 people
- Newton Township5,213 people
- Wayne Township4,918 people
- Muskingum Township4,909 people
- Union Township4,237 people
- Washington Township4,192 people
- Hopewell Township3,197 people
- Perry Township2,749 people
- Licking Township2,344 people
- Jackson Township2,343 people
- Jefferson Township1,788 people
All 24
- Cass Township1,735 people
- Harrison Township1,647 people
- Brush Creek Township1,311 people
- Clay Township1,235 people
- Salt Creek Township917 people
- Adams Township665 people
- Rich Hill Township642 people
- Blue Rock Township622 people
- Madison Township591 people
- Monroe Township554 people
- Highland Township551 people
- Meigs Township275 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Muskingum County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Salem Township
- Longest day
- 15 hours 1 minute around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 20 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:57 AM around June 14
- Latest sunrise
- 8:02 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 5:01 PM around December 7
- Latest sunset
- 9:00 PM around June 27
Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 7:47 AM | 5:26 PM | 9 h 39 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:20 AM | 6:03 PM | 10 h 43 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:39 AM | 7:34 PM | 11 h 55 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:49 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May 15 | 6:12 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:57 AM | 8:58 PM | 15 h 1 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:11 AM | 8:55 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:38 AM | 8:24 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:08 AM | 7:36 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:37 AM | 6:48 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:12 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 59 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:42 AM | 5:02 PM | 9 h 20 min |
Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.
Before using this answer on a form
A township line is not always the line on your mail: a mailing address can name another town or post office, and school districts, ZIP Codes and tax districts follow their own lines. For taxes, voting or permits, check the full address with Muskingum County or the local office.
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