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New Salisbury

Indiana · 550 residents · 1.977 sq mi
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New Salisbury has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,389. Population has declined 7% since 2019. Median home value is $164,300. The poverty rate of 54.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
550
−7%since 2019
from 590 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
278 / sq mi
−7%since 2019
from 298 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
41.8
−10%since 2019
from 46.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
426535644752861201020202024New Salisbury
2024499
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,389
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,894
−15%since 2019
from $25,856 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.7%
−11.0 ptssince 2019
from 39.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
54.8%
+25.2 ptssince 2019
from 29.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade35.2%
US avg: 10%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$164,300
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $159,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
73.5%
−19.7 ptssince 2019
from 93.1% in 2019
26.5% rent
Afford Score
5.2
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(590)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(500)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(10)
Asian1.1%(6)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8%(44)
Diversity Score
8
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2019
from 25.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 88.1% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2019
from 3.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
36.2%
−28.5 ptssince 2019
from 64.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 15.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.7%
+9.0 ptssince 2019
from 47.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
6.6%
−19.3 ptssince 2019
from 25.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 39.7% in 2019
Female
62.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 60.3% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Salisbury, Indiana?

New Salisbury, Indiana has about 550 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in New Salisbury, Indiana?

The typical household in New Salisbury, Indiana earns about $31,389 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Salisbury, Indiana expensive?

In New Salisbury, Indiana, the median home is worth about $164,300.

How educated are people in New Salisbury, Indiana?

About 21.5% of adults age 25 and over in New Salisbury, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Salisbury, Indiana?

About 54.8% of people in New Salisbury, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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