New Salem township is located in Pike County Illinois. New Salem township has a 2024 population of 479. New Salem township is currently declining at a rate of -1.24% annually and its population has decreased by -3.04% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 494 in 2020.
The average household income in New Salem township is $82,795 with a poverty rate of 7.97%. The median age in New Salem township is 34.7 years: 41.8 years for males, and 34.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of New Salem township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 473 | 94.22% |
| Two or more races | 20 | 3.98% |
| Other race | 9 | 1.79% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 189 | 2.66 | 81.5 | 18.5 |
| Married | 78 | 3.63 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 78 | 1.14 | 75.6 | 24.4 |
| Female | 27 | 3.74 | 40.7 | 59.3 |
| Male | 6 | 4.83 | 100 | 0 |
3.6
Average Family Size
2.66
Average Household Size
81.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 30 | 9.09% |
| Associates Degree | 27 | 8.18% |
| Bachelors Degree | 24 | 7.27% |
| Graduate Degree | 10 | 3.03% |
| High School Graduate | 135 | 40.91% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8 | 2.42% |
| Some College | 96 | 29.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 313 | 275 | 34 |
| Other Race | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 10.86%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,875 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $53,029 | $53,580 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $43,250 | $0 |
| Overall | $54,352 | $57,500 | $0 |
| Some College | $85,750 | $88,485 | $60,833 |
$54,352
Average Earnings
$57,500
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.56% of New Salem township residents speak only English, while 0.44% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.44% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 473 | 37 | 7.82% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 3 | 100% |
| Multiple | 20 | 3 | 15% |
7.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.09%
Male Poverty Rate
11.45%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in New Salem township is Hispanic, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in New Salem township is White, with 7.82% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.93%. Among those working part-time, it was 15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.59%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.76% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.53% |
| High School | 8.89% |
| Some College | 4.07% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 25% |
| Female Employed | 5.88% |
| Male Employed | 1.42% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,375 | $89,212 |
| Households | $57,176 | $82,795 |
| Married Families | $90,556 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $55,455 | $72,294 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.0%
Male Marriage Rate
41.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
31
Number of Veterans
27
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| Vietnam | 5 |
| World War II | 5 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
| 75+ | 7 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
| 65 to 74 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31 | 8.96% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.2%
Labor Force Participation
70.1%
Employment Rate
1.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
78.88%
Born in New Salem township
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of New Salem township residents were born in the United States, with 78.88% having been born in Illinois. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 449 | -6 | -1.32% |
| 2028 | 455 | -6 | -1.3% |
| 2027 | 461 | -6 | -1.28% |
| 2026 | 467 | -6 | -1.27% |
| 2025 | 473 | -6 | -1.25% |
| 2024 | 479 | -6 | -1.24% |
| 2023 | 485 | -6 | -1.22% |
| 2022 | 491 | -4 | -0.81% |
| 2021 | 495 | 1 | 0.2% |
| 2020 | 494 | -59 | -10.67% |
| 2019 | 553 | -1 | -0.18% |
| 2018 | 554 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 554 | -1 | -0.18% |
| 2016 | 555 | -2 | -0.36% |
| 2015 | 557 | 1 | 0.18% |
| 2014 | 556 | -6 | -1.07% |
| 2013 | 562 | -5 | -0.88% |
| 2012 | 567 | -3 | -0.53% |
| 2011 | 570 | -1 | -0.18% |
| 2010 | 571 | 0 | 0% |