Community and County Profiles
As of 2026 the population of New Salem is 1,045. The population is expected to grow to 1,080 by 2031 - a growth rate of 0.66%.
The median age of New Salem residents is 43.
The diversity index of New Salem is 10.4, meaning that there is a 10% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in New Salem is $77,555 and projected to be $82,420 in 2031. Per capita income is $30,354, projected to be $32,254 in 2031. 0.77% of households – 8 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $749,360 and the average disposable income is $64,299.
There are 482 housing units in New Salem; 327 are owner-occupied, 72 are rented, and 83 are vacant. The average home value is $254,014, with 21 homes built in 2010 or later, and 99 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 60 businesses in New Salem, employing 567 workers and pulling from a labor force of 361 age 16 and above. 116 workers commute into New Salem from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
243 residents both live and work in/around New Salem. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 31.69% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 313 drive alone, 13 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 8 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 27 residents work from home.
250 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 102 have associates degrees, 115 have bachelor’s degrees, and 34 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
