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New Salem

North Dakota · 946 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 $36,830. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $83,200. With a median age of 48.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
946
+1%since 2000
from 938 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
683 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 677 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.2
−1%since 2000
from 48.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7448519591K1K1990201020202024New Salem
2024780
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,830
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,848 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,347
+23%since 2000
from $16,514 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing2.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,200
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$429
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.1%
−38.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
19.1% rent
Vacancy rate
13.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+26%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(912)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(907)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(11)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other10.3%(98)
Diversity Score24.3%(230)
Diversity Score
24
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.8%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+23%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.1%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.5%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.4%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Salem, North Dakota?

New Salem, North Dakota has about 946 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Salem, North Dakota earns about $36,830 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 $83,200, and the typical rent is about $429 a month.

How educated are people in New Salem, North Dakota?

About 17.1% 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 14.6% 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 53 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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