New Salem is a borough located in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. New Salem has a 2025 population of 824. New Salem is currently growing at a rate of 0.12% annually and its population has increased by 0.73% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 818 in 2020.
The average household income in New Salem is $109,639 with a poverty rate of 3.58%.The median age in New Salem is 39.9 years: 42.4 years for males, and 33.9 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of New Salem includes 90.13% White, 7.27% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
White | 831 | 90.13% |
Black or African American | 67 | 7.27% |
Two or more races | 16 | 1.74% |
Other race | 8 | 0.87% |
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Never Married
New Salem's average per capita income is $58,875. Household income levels show a median of $103,750. The poverty rate stands at 3.58%.
Name | Median | Mean |
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Married Families | $117,500 | - |
Households | $103,750 | $109,639 |
Families | $103,576 | $107,784 |
Non Families | $63,750 | $73,408 |
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