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New Salem

Pennsylvania · 579 residents · 1.161 sq mi
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New Salem has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,281. Population has declined 5% since 2011. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $64,200. With a median age of 42.7, 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 42.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
579
−5%vs 2011
vs 607 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
499 / sq mi
−5%vs 2011
vs 523 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
42.7
−20%vs 2011
vs 53.4 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
304406508609711201020202024New Salem
2024364
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,281
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $40,324 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,265
+4%vs 2011
vs $20,451 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.9%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.8% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.8%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.1% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
+7%vs 2011
vs 0.392 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing8.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,200
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $64,100 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$236
−58%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $577 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.7%
−54.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 88.8% in 2011
23.0% rent
Vacancy rate
9.6%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.3% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.5%
−2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.6% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.8%
−36.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 66.7% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+6%vs 2011
vs 1.6 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(606)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0.4%(2)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(558)
Black1.6%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.2%(30)
Diversity Score
5
+1158%vs 2011
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.4% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.9%
−9.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 86.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.4% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+9%vs 2011
vs 16.7 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
95.4%
−4.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 99.6% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.9%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.4% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.7%
+3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
18.7%
+9.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.7% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.4%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.6% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.4%
−5.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.4% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.3% in 2011
Female
52.7%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.7% in 2011
Foreign born
2.1%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 2.1% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.9%
−4.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.6% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Salem, Pennsylvania?

New Salem, Pennsylvania has about 579 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 $38,281 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 $64,200, and the typical rent is about $236 a month.

How educated are people in New Salem, Pennsylvania?

About 17.9% 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 5.8% of people in New Salem, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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