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New Salem

Illinois · 136 residents · 1.049 sq mi
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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.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 87%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

136
−10%since 1990
from 151 in 1990
1990 – 2025
130 / sq mi
−10%since 1990
from 144 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.3
+3%since 1990
from 39.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
751291822352891990201020202024New Salem
202493
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,917
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,250 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,351
+105%since 1990
from $9,422 in 1990
US average: $21,522
24.7%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 24.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$37,500
+87%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$415
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $275 in 1990
US average: $602
73.6%
−8.5 ptssince 1990
from 82.1% in 1990
26.4% rent
1.3
+61%since 1990
from 0.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(151)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(135)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.3%
+12.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.0%
+17.5 ptssince 1990
from 56.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.6 min
+8%since 1990
from 20.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

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

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