New Salem is a borough located in Fayette County Pennsylvania. New Salem has a 2024 population of 823. New Salem is currently growing at a rate of 0.12% annually and its population has increased by 0.61% 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.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of New Salem was:
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% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 335 | 2.75 | 98.2 | 1.8 |
| Married | 196 | 3.03 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 62 | 3.13 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 60 | 1.45 | 90 | 10 |
| Male | 17 | 2.82 | 100 | 0 |
2.87
Average Family Size
2.75
Average Household Size
98.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 7 | 1.1% |
| Associates Degree | 41 | 6.42% |
| Bachelors Degree | 94 | 14.71% |
| Graduate Degree | 46 | 7.2% |
| High School Graduate | 246 | 38.5% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6 | 0.94% |
| Some College | 199 | 31.14% |
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 | 596 | 585 | 133 |
| Black | 33 | 31 | 5 |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 7 | 2 |
| Hispanic | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Other Race | 3 | 3 | 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 2+ races people with a rate of 28.57%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,292 | $95,625 | $30,833 |
| Graduate Degree | $92,083 | $76,250 | $105,313 |
| High School Graduate | $60,189 | $55,000 | $60,795 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $58,875 | $65,673 | $41,341 |
| Some College | $52,857 | $66,000 | $40,135 |
$58,875
Average Earnings
$65,673
Average Male
$41,341
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.3% of New Salem residents speak only English, while 0.7% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.7% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 829 | 33 | 3.98% |
3.58%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.24%
Male Poverty Rate
2.07%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in New Salem is White, with 3.98% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in New Salem is White, with 3.98% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.55%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.05%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.77% |
| High School | 6.1% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.43% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 44.44% |
| Male Unemployed | 16.67% |
| Male Employed | 0.78% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $103,576 | $107,784 |
| Households | $103,750 | $109,639 |
| Married Families | $117,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $63,750 | $73,408 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.4%
Male Marriage Rate
55.1%
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
52
Male Veterans
19
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 23 |
| Second Gulf War | 17 |
| First Gulf War | 17 |
| Korea | 4 |
| World War II | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 24 |
| 55 to 64 | 17 |
| 35 to 54 | 15 |
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
| 65 to 74 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69 | 10.41% |
| Black | 2 | 6.06% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.63%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.31%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
73.6%
Labor Force Participation
70.7%
Employment Rate
3.9%
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
65.51%
Born in New Salem
98.48%
Native Born
1.52%
Foreign Born
0.22%
Non Citizen
1.3%
Naturalized
98.48% of New Salem residents were born in the United States, with 65.51% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0.22% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 830 | 2 | 0.24% |
| 2028 | 828 | 1 | 0.12% |
| 2027 | 827 | 1 | 0.12% |
| 2026 | 826 | 2 | 0.24% |
| 2025 | 824 | 1 | 0.12% |
| 2024 | 823 | 1 | 0.12% |
| 2023 | 822 | 1 | 0.12% |
| 2022 | 821 | -2 | -0.24% |
| 2021 | 823 | 5 | 0.61% |
| 2020 | 818 | 25 | 3.15% |
| 2019 | 793 | 3 | 0.38% |
| 2018 | 790 | 6 | 0.77% |
| 2017 | 784 | 4 | 0.51% |
| 2016 | 780 | 1 | 0.13% |
| 2015 | 779 | -1 | -0.13% |
| 2014 | 780 | -3 | -0.38% |
| 2013 | 783 | 2 | 0.26% |
| 2012 | 781 | -1 | -0.13% |
| 2011 | 782 | 44 | 5.96% |
| 2010 | 738 | 0 | 0% |