CensusEasy
CITY

New Salem

North Dakota · 1,082 residents (2025 est.) · 1.385 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Bismarck metro area
Compare
The short version

New Salem has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $69,519. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 158 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $187,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 114%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
780
−17%since 2000
from 938 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
563 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 677 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.8
−18%since 2000
from 48.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,082 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7448519591K1K1990201020202024New Salem
2024780
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,519
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,848 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,566
+85%since 2000
from $16,514 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.6%
+31.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.336
−17%since 2010
from 0.407 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing2.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$187,000
+114%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$871
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.2%
−9.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
28.8% rent
Vacancy rate
25.5%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.7%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+50%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
69
RELATED:See current rent listings in New Salem on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(912)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(760)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(18)
Diversity Score6.3%(49)
Diversity Score
6
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.8%
+23.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+24%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.7%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 2.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2011
from 58.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.9%
−43.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
57.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.5%
−9.1 ptssince 2012
from 18.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.8%
−85.2 ptssince 2013
from 88.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.7%
+21.9 ptssince 2017
from 57.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 99.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to New Salem

Center Hill
Pop 1,081
North DeLand
Pop 1,102
Plantation Mobile Home Park
Pop 1,032
Indian Lake Estates
Pop 984
Places similar to New Salem
Head to head

Compare New Salem to nearby cities

NEW SALEM VS
Mandan
Income$71,780+3%
Home value$259,800+39%
Population25,061+2216%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
NEW SALEM VS
Bismarck
Income$78,387+13%
Home value$300,300+61%
Population77,963+7105%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
NEW SALEM VS
Dickinson
Income$82,696+19%
Home value$263,700+41%
Population25,870+2291%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
NEW SALEM VS
Minot
Income$73,219+5%
Home value$257,100+37%
Population47,308+4272%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in New Salem, North Dakota?

New Salem, North Dakota has about 780 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in New Salem, North Dakota?

The typical household in New Salem, North Dakota earns about $69,519 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Salem, North Dakota expensive?

In New Salem, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $187,000, and the typical rent is about $871 a month.

How educated are people in New Salem, North Dakota?

About 20.1% of adults age 25 and over in New Salem, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Salem, North Dakota?

About 6.9% of people in New Salem, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Salem, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, New Salem, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 113 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
North Dakota
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare New Salem with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →