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New Salem

Pennsylvania · 724 residents · 0.473 sq mi
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New Salem is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,389. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $189,300. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
724
+12%since 2000
from 648 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,531 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 1,370 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.3
+10%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4696177659121K1990201020202024New Salem
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,389
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,944 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,118
+87%since 2000
from $18,802 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.335
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information22.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$189,300
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $113,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$690
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $571 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
57.2%
−32.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.9% in 2000
11.7% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
4.8%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+42%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(632)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian1.9%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.1%(39)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(684)
Black2.5%(18)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(12)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.5%(76)
Diversity Score
10
+73%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.9%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+70%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 90.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% 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
4.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.4%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
47.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.4%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Salem, Pennsylvania?

New Salem, Pennsylvania has about 724 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Salem, Pennsylvania earns about $61,389 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 $189,300, and the typical rent is about $690 a month.

How educated are people in New Salem, Pennsylvania?

About 25.9% 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 4.6% of people in New Salem, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Salem, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, New Salem, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 61 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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