North Salem is a town in Eel River Township, Hendricks County, Indiana, United States.

[6] According to the 2010 census, North Salem has a total area of 0.26 square miles (0.67 km2), all land.

[7] 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.

As of the census[9] of 2010, there were 518 people, 209 households, and 141 families living in the town.

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 racial makeup of the town was 98.82% White, 0.17% Native American, 0.68% Asian, and 0.34% from two or more races.

23.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.