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New Salem

Pennsylvania · 648 residents · 0.473 sq mi
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New Salem is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $51,944. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $113,100. With a median age of 41.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents. Households here earn about 30% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

648
−2%since 1990
from 663 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,370 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 1,402 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.1
+10%since 1990
from 37.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4696177659121K1990201020202024New Salem
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$51,944
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,625 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,802
−5%since 1990
from $19,711 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.9%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 1.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$113,100
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $99,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$571
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $417 in 1990
US average: $602
89.9%
+6.3 ptssince 1990
from 83.7% in 1990
10.1% rent
2.2
−11%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(649)
Black0.9%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(2)
Diversity Score5.2%(34)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(632)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian1.9%(12)
Diversity Score6.1%(39)
6
+16%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.4%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 17.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.0%
+7.3 ptssince 1990
from 73.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.2%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.0 min
−16%since 1990
from 17.8 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, Pennsylvania?

New Salem, Pennsylvania has about 648 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in New Salem, Pennsylvania earns about $51,944 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 $113,100, and the typical rent is about $571 a month.

How educated are people in New Salem, Pennsylvania?

About 16.4% 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 3.9% of people in New Salem, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Salem, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, New Salem, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 15 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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