CITY
New Salem
Kansas · 12 residents · 0.367 sq mi
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The short version
Population has fallen 50% since 2023, a loss of 12 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.
At a glance
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2020 – 2024
202412
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
5 to 90%(0)
10 to 140%(0)
15 to 190%(0)
20 to 240%(0)
25 to 340%(0)
35 to 440%(0)
45 to 540%(0)
55 to 640%(0)
65 to 740%(0)
75 to 84100%(12)
85 and over0%(0)
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Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Section 03
Housing
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(24)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(12)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins
Detailed origins & ancestry
Detailed origin tables are available for 2020; showing 2020 data.
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married0%(0)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married0%(0)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced100%(12)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked
How many people live in New Salem, Kansas?
New Salem, Kansas has about 12 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
How educated are people in New Salem, Kansas?
About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in New Salem, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in New Salem, Kansas?
About 0.0% of people in New Salem, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.
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