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New Salem

Illinois · 137 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 $34,821. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $37,500. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 38% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
137
+1%since 2000
from 136 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
131 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 130 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.3
+10%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
751291822352891990201020202024New Salem
202493
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,821
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,917 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,170
−16%since 2000
from $19,351 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
32.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.440
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information28.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food8.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$37,500
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $415 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.9%
−35.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
22.4% rent
Vacancy rate
29.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.6%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.1
−20%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(135)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(134)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.1%
+23.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
−10%since 2000
from 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
95.9%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 88.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.6%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
32.2%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
Female
67.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.5%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Salem, Illinois?

New Salem, Illinois has about 137 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in New Salem, Illinois?

The typical household in New Salem, Illinois earns about $34,821 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 $575 a month.

How educated are people in New Salem, Illinois?

About 13.2% 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 32.7% 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 14 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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