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New Salem

Pennsylvania · 499 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 $49,670. Population has fallen 20% since 2019, a loss of 125 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $86,800. With a median age of 46.6, 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 46.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
499
−20%since 2019
from 624 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
430 / sq mi
−20%since 2019
from 537 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
46.6
+21%since 2019
from 38.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
304406508609711201020202024New Salem
2024364
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,670
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $68,295 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,139
+16%since 2019
from $25,118 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2019
from 32.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 6.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance11.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,800
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $88,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
65.3%
−28.1 ptssince 2019
from 93.4% in 2019
34.7% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+34%since 2019
from 1.3 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(624)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(453)
Black3.4%(17)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(7)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.5%(63)
Diversity Score
13
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 9.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 92.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
46.6 min
+4%since 2019
from 44.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 75.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2019
from 3.5% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 11.5% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2019
from 63.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 29.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 53.7% in 2019
Female
46.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 46.3% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 1.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Salem, Pennsylvania?

New Salem, Pennsylvania has about 499 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Salem, Pennsylvania earns about $49,670 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 $86,800.

How educated are people in New Salem, Pennsylvania?

About 8.2% 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 4.1% of people in New Salem, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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