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New Salem

Pennsylvania · 364 residents · 1.161 sq mi
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New Salem has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $84,250. Population has declined 7% since 2023. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $159,300. With a median age of 64.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 64.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
364
−7%since 2023
from 390 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
314 / sq mi
−7%since 2023
from 336 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
64.5
+44%since 2023
from 44.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
304406508609711201020202024New Salem
2024364
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,250
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $100,688 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,650
−9%since 2023
from $35,776 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 58.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.231
−1%since 2023
from 0.233 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information58%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,300
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $142,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
1.9
+34%since 2023
from 1.4 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
61
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(333)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(36)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.4%(21)
Diversity Score32.4%(127)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(306)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(37)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.8%(21)
Diversity Score35%(127)
Diversity Score
35
+8%since 2023
from 32 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2023
from 9.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 95.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.0 min
−73%since 2023
from 40.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
94.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 94.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2023
from 51.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−37.0 ptssince 2023
from 37.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2023
from 62.6% in 2023
Female
44.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2023
from 37.4% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 15.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 17.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 95.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Salem, Pennsylvania?

New Salem, Pennsylvania has about 364 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in New Salem, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in New Salem, Pennsylvania earns about $84,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Salem, Pennsylvania expensive?

In New Salem, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $159,300.

How educated are people in New Salem, Pennsylvania?

About 3.3% of adults age 25 and over in New Salem, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Salem, Pennsylvania?

About 0.0% of people in New Salem, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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

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