New Salem town is located in Franklin County Massachusetts. New Salem town has a 2024 population of 1,020. New Salem town is currently growing at a rate of 0.59% annually and its population has increased by 3.87% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 982 in 2020.
The average household income in New Salem town is $95,098 with a poverty rate of 9.92%. The median age in New Salem town is 56.4 years: 53.7 years for males, and 58.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of New Salem town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 847 | 80.06% |
| Two or more races | 116 | 10.96% |
| Other race | 78 | 7.37% |
| Black or African American | 9 | 0.85% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.57% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 450 | 2.35 | 87.8 | 12.2 |
| Married | 274 | 2.86 | 96.7 | 3.3 |
| Non Family | 125 | 1.1 | 90.4 | 9.6 |
| Female | 48 | 2.73 | 29.2 | 70.8 |
| Male | 3 | 1.67 | 100 | 0 |
2.78
Average Family Size
2.35
Average Household Size
87.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 15 | 1.75% |
| Associates Degree | 100 | 11.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 197 | 22.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 113 | 13.17% |
| High School Graduate | 210 | 24.48% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15 | 1.75% |
| Some College | 208 | 24.24% |
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 | 708 | 683 | 282 |
| Other Race | 78 | 78 | 6 |
| 2+ Races | 51 | 46 | 12 |
| Hispanic | 19 | 14 | 7 |
| Black | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Asian | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,583 | $60,417 | $68,500 |
| High School Graduate | $36,768 | $37,401 | $21,607 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,618 | $41,168 | $42,978 |
| Some College | $42,222 | $41,339 | $43,566 |
$41,618
Average Earnings
$41,168
Average Male
$42,978
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.59% of New Salem town residents speak only English, while 3.41% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.15% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 116 | 77 | 66.38% |
| White | 843 | 26 | 3.08% |
| Hispanic | 27 | 15 | 55.56% |
| Other | 78 | 2 | 2.56% |
9.92%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.34%
Male Poverty Rate
9.41%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in New Salem town is Multiple, with 66.38% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in New Salem town is Other, with 2.56% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.79%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.35%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 14.76% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.19% |
| Some College | 2.27% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 7.27% |
| Male Employed | 1.54% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $82,019 | $106,838 |
| Households | $78,611 | $95,098 |
| Married Families | $100,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,563 | $59,188 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
63.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.9%
Male Marriage Rate
67.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
71
Number of Veterans
62
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 28 |
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 28 |
| 65 to 74 | 26 |
| 35 to 54 | 13 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 66 | 8.71% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 8.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.45%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.99%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.7%
Labor Force Participation
65.7%
Employment Rate
1.4%
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
63.89%
Born in New Salem town
97.07%
Native Born
2.93%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
2.93%
Naturalized
97.07% of New Salem town residents were born in the United States, with 63.89% having been born in Massachusetts. 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 | 1,050 | 6 | 0.57% |
| 2028 | 1,044 | 6 | 0.58% |
| 2027 | 1,038 | 6 | 0.58% |
| 2026 | 1,032 | 6 | 0.58% |
| 2025 | 1,026 | 6 | 0.59% |
| 2024 | 1,020 | 6 | 0.59% |
| 2023 | 1,014 | 6 | 0.6% |
| 2022 | 1,008 | 13 | 1.31% |
| 2021 | 995 | 13 | 1.32% |
| 2020 | 982 | -41 | -4.01% |
| 2019 | 1,023 | 5 | 0.49% |
| 2018 | 1,018 | -1 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 1,019 | 7 | 0.69% |
| 2016 | 1,012 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 1,011 | 2 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 1,009 | 2 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 1,007 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 1,007 | 7 | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 1,000 | 4 | 0.4% |
| 2010 | 996 | 0 | 0% |