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New Salem

North Dakota · 938 residents · 1.385 sq mi
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New Salem has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,848. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $48,000. With a median age of 48.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 48.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

938
+5%since 1990
from 893 in 1990
1990 – 2025
677 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 645 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
48.6
−5%since 1990
from 51.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7448519591K1K1990201020202024New Salem
2024780
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,848
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,315 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,514
+62%since 1990
from $10,170 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.2%
−4.3 ptssince 1990
from 13.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$48,000
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$300
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $182 in 1990
US average: $602
81.0%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 82.4% in 1990
19.0% rent
1.8
−9%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(882)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score4.9%(44)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(912)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.4%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 13.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.6%
+11.0 ptssince 1990
from 58.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.0%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 1.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.6 min
−22%since 1990
from 22.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Salem, North Dakota?

New Salem, North Dakota has about 938 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in New Salem, North Dakota earns about $26,848 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 $48,000, and the typical rent is about $300 a month.

How educated are people in New Salem, North Dakota?

About 14.4% 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 9.2% 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 grown since 1990. The population has added about 45 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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