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New Salem town

County:
Franklin County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
44.758
State:
Massachusetts

New Salem town is located in Franklin County, Massachusetts. New Salem town has a 2026 population of 1,041. New Salem town is currently growing at a rate of 0.87% annually and its population has increased by 6.01% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 982 in 2020.

The median household income in New Salem town is $79,688 with a poverty rate of 9.68%. The median age in New Salem town is 55.6 years: 47.4 years for males, and 57.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 121.0 males.

1K
Total Population
23
Density (mi²)
9 0.87%
Growth

New Salem town Population

New Salem town Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,04190.87%
20251,03290.88%
20241,02390.89%
20231,01450.5%
20221,009131.31%
2021996141.43%
202098210.1%
20191,02350.49%
20181,018-1-0.1%
20171,01970.69%
20161,01210.1%
20151,01120.2%
20141,00920.2%
20131,00700%
20121,00770.7%
20111,000101.01%
201099620.2%

Median Age

Overall: 55.6 years
Female: 57.3 years
Male: 47.4 years

New Salem town Adults

There are 901 adults, (250 of whom are seniors) in New Salem town.

Sex Ratio

Female: 477 (45.3%)
Male: 577 (54.7%)

Demographics

The racial composition of New Salem town includes 79.51% White, 6.83% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White83879.51%
Two or more races12511.86%
Other race726.83%
Black or African American90.85%
Native American50.47%
Asian50.47%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races292.75%
White30.28%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White83579.22%
Two or more races969.11%
Other race726.83%
Black or African American90.85%
Native American50.47%
Asian50.47%

New Salem town Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

New Salem town 's average per capita income is $41,380. Household income levels show a median of $79,688. The poverty rate stands at 9.68%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$98,750-
Families$83,849$103,236
Households$79,688$96,781
Non Families$48,333$65,477

$41,380

Average Income

$79,688

Median Household Income

9.68%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)