Community and County Profiles
As of 2025 the population of New Salem is 1,037. The population is expected to grow to 1,088 by 2030 - a growth rate of 0.96%.
The median age of New Salem residents is 43.
The diversity index of New Salem is 8.9, meaning that there is a 9% 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 $78,583 and projected to be $84,235 in 2030. Per capita income is $30,443, projected to be $32,565 in 2030. 1.06% of households – 11 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $649,340 and the average disposable income is $64,049.
There are 489 housing units in New Salem; 336 are owner-occupied, 64 are rented, and 89 are vacant. The average home value is $241,146, with 22 homes built in 2010 or later, and 119 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 63 businesses in New Salem, employing 562 workers and pulling from a labor force of 433 age 16 and above. 131 workers commute into New Salem from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
300 residents both live and work in/around New Salem. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 25.67% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 1.67% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 368 drive alone, 25 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 13 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 27 residents work from home.
251 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 87 have associates degrees, 133 have bachelor’s degrees, and 17 hold a graduate or professional degree.
