New Salem
New Salem has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,917. Population has declined 10% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $37,500. With a median age of 40.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 40% less than the Illinois median.
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How many people live in New Salem, Illinois?
New Salem, Illinois has about 136 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in New Salem, Illinois?
The typical household in New Salem, Illinois earns about $27,917 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 $37,500, and the typical rent is about $415 a month.
How educated are people in New Salem, Illinois?
About 14.3% 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 24.7% of people in New Salem, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.
Has New Salem, Illinois grown since 1990?
Yes, New Salem, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 15 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024