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New Salem

North Dakota · 973 residents · 1.385 sq mi
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New Salem has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,643. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $143,800. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 99%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
973
+4%since 2000
from 938 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
703 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 677 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.6
−8%since 2000
from 48.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7448519591K1K1990201020202024New Salem
2024780
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,643
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,848 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,766
+68%since 2000
from $16,514 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.6%
+20.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing2.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$143,800
+99%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$740
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
16.6% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+35%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(938)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(11)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other4.5%(44)
Diversity Score13.9%(135)
Diversity Score
14
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+20.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+38%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 2.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 58.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.8%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
55.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.8%
−85.2 ptssince 2013
from 88.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Salem, North Dakota?

New Salem, North Dakota has about 973 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Salem, North Dakota earns about $59,643 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 $143,800, and the typical rent is about $740 a month.

How educated are people in New Salem, North Dakota?

About 18.1% 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 8.0% 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 80 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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