North Salem is a town in Eel River Township, Hendricks County, Indiana, United States. The population was 518 at the 2010 Census. History North Salem was laid out in 1835. A post office was established at North Salem in 1839. North Salem was incorporated as a town in 1899. Geography North Salem is located at (39.859423, -86.645722). According to the 2010 census, North Salem has a total area of , all land. The nearby waterways Eel River and Big Walnut Creek offer ample fishing and scenery. The surrounding land consists of low flat farmland to the east and deep ravines and woodland to the west. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 518 people, 209 households, and 141 families living in the town. The population density was . There were 226 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 98.1% White, 0.2% African American, 0.4% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population. There were 209 households, of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.2% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.5% were non-families. 26.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.96. The median age in the town was 39.9 years. 23.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.9% were from 25 to 44; 28.8% were from 45 to 64; and 13.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 50.4% male and 49.6% female. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 591 people, 223 households, and 159 families living in the town. The population density was . There were 231 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 98.82% White, 0.17% Native American, 0.68% Asian, and 0.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.17% of the population. There were 223 households, out of which 40.8% had children under