New Salem
New Salem has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $15,200. With a median age of 39.2, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 43% less than the Illinois median.
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How many people live in New Salem, Illinois?
New Salem, Illinois has about 151 residents according to the 1990 Census.
What is the median household income in New Salem, Illinois?
The typical household in New Salem, Illinois earns about $18,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is New Salem, Illinois expensive?
In New Salem, Illinois, the median home is worth about $15,200, and the typical rent is about $275 a month.
How educated are people in New Salem, Illinois?
About 2.0% of adults age 25 and over in New Salem, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in New Salem, Illinois?
About 24.8% of people in New Salem, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024