CensusEasy
CITY · 1990 CENSUS

New Salem

North Dakota · 893 residents · 1.385 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

New Salem has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,315. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $34,200. With a median age of 51.3, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 25% less than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 51.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

893
−5%vs 2000
vs 938 in 2000
1990 – 2025
645 / sq mi
−5%vs 2000
vs 677 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
51.3
+5%vs 2000
vs 48.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7448519591K1K1990201020202024New Salem
2024780
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,315
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $26,848 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,170
−38%vs 2000
vs $16,514 in 2000
US average: $14,340
13.5%
+4.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$34,200
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $48,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$182
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $300 in 2000
US average: $450
82.4%
+1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.0% in 2000
17.6% rent
2.0
+10%vs 2000
vs 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(882)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(11)
Diversity Score4.9%(44)
5
vs 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.2%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
58.6%
−11.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.9%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.6 min
+29%vs 2000
vs 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Drill deeper

Places similar to New Salem

Head to head

Compare New Salem to nearby cities

Frequently asked

How many people live in New Salem, North Dakota?

New Salem, North Dakota has about 893 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in New Salem, North Dakota earns about $17,315 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 $34,200, and the typical rent is about $182 a month.

How educated are people in New Salem, North Dakota?

About 13.2% 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 13.5% of people in New Salem, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Keep going

Explore from here

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

How we source and harmonize this data →