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New Salem

Illinois · 121 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 $49,125. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $84,200. At a median age of 34.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 28% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
121
−11%since 2000
from 136 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
115 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 130 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.2
−15%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
751291822352891990201020202024New Salem
202493
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,125
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,917 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,288
+51%since 2000
from $19,351 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.9%
+18.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information41.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade25.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,200
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
82.7%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
17.3% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+28%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(119)
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
6.3%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.8%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.8 min
+72%since 2000
from 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.3%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 88.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−14.4 ptssince 2011
from 15.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2011
from 55.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
5.0%
−58.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
Female
58.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.9%
−81.0 ptssince 2013
from 83.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Salem, Illinois?

New Salem, Illinois has about 121 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Salem, Illinois earns about $49,125 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 $84,200.

How educated are people in New Salem, Illinois?

About 6.3% 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 20.3% 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 30 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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