New Salem, ND

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New Salem Overview

939
TOTAL POPULATION
429
MALE POPULATION
510
FEMALE POPULATION
84.12
MALES / 100 FEMALES
118.88
FEMALES / 100 MALES
34.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$29,571
PER CAPITA INCOME
$78,250
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$70,469
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
55.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
44.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.32
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
470
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
62.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

New Salem Zip Codes

New Salem Area Codes

Race in New Salem

The most populous races in New Salem are White / Caucasian (935 | 99.6%), Hispanic or Latino (12 | 1.3%), and Native / Alaskan (2 | 0.2%).
Race in New Salem
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino121.3%
Native / Alaskan20.2%
White / Caucasian93599.6%
Two or more Races20.2%
Some other Race00.0%
Total939100.0%

Ancestry in New Salem

The most populous ancestries reported in New Salem are German (660 | 70.3%), Norwegian (120 | 12.8%), English (84 | 8.9%), Russian (70 | 7.4%), and American (43 | 4.6%), together accounting for 104.0% of all New Salem residents.
Ancestry in New Salem
Ancestry# Population% Population
American434.6%
Argentinean20.2%
Austrian80.9%
Croatian20.2%
Czech70.7%
Danish10.1%
Dutch50.5%
English848.9%
European30.3%
Finnish70.7%
French141.5%
French Canadian30.3%
German66070.3%
German Russian50.5%
Greek10.1%
Irish384.1%
Italian323.4%
Norwegian12012.8%
Polish202.1%
Puerto Rican101.1%
Russian707.4%
Scandinavian111.2%
Scotch-Irish60.6%
South American20.2%
Swedish91.0%
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Immigrants in New Salem

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in New Salem came from Europe (2 | 0.2%), Germany (2 | 0.2%), and Western Europe (2 | 0.2%), together accounting for 0.6% of all New Salem residents.
Immigrants in New Salem
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Europe20.2%
Germany20.2%
Western Europe20.2%
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Sex and Age in New Salem

Sex and Age in New Salem

The most populous age groups in New Salem are 30 to 34 Years (74 | 17.2%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (112 | 22.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in New Salem
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years58 (13.5%)9 (1.8%)
5 to 9 Years38 (8.9%)62 (12.2%)
10 to 14 Years2 (0.5%)13 (2.5%)
15 to 19 Years3 (0.7%)36 (7.1%)
20 to 24 Years6 (1.4%)7 (1.4%)
25 to 29 Years35 (8.2%)18 (3.5%)
30 to 34 Years74 (17.2%)112 (22.0%)
35 to 39 Years4 (0.9%)16 (3.1%)
40 to 44 Years41 (9.6%)21 (4.1%)
45 to 49 Years18 (4.2%)12 (2.4%)
50 to 54 Years23 (5.4%)8 (1.6%)
55 to 59 Years14 (3.3%)17 (3.3%)
60 to 64 Years17 (4.0%)32 (6.3%)
65 to 69 Years21 (4.9%)16 (3.1%)
70 to 74 Years13 (3.0%)21 (4.1%)
75 to 79 Years18 (4.2%)14 (2.8%)
80 to 84 Years9 (2.1%)37 (7.2%)
85 Years and over35 (8.2%)59 (11.6%)
Total429 (100.0%)510 (100.0%)

Families and Households in New Salem

Median Family Size in New Salem

The median family size in New Salem is 3.14 persons per family, with married-couple families (148 | 71.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.33 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (23 | 11.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.43 persons per family.
Median Family Size in New Salem
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple148 (71.5%)3.33
Single Male/Father23 (11.1%)2.43
Single Female/Mother36 (17.4%)2.83
Total Families207 (100.0%)3.14

Median Household Size in New Salem

The median household size in New Salem is 2.51 persons per household, with married-couple households (148 | 44.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.59 persons per household. non-family households (129 | 38.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.14 persons per household.
Median Household Size in New Salem
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple148 (44.1%)3.59
Single Male/Father23 (6.9%)2.52
Single Female/Mother36 (10.7%)2.92
Non-family129 (38.4%)1.14
Total Households336 (100.0%)2.51

Household Size by Marriage Status in New Salem

Out of a total of 336 households in New Salem, 207 (61.6%) are family households, while 129 (38.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 3-person households, comprising 69, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 119.
Household Size by Marriage Status in New Salem
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-119 (35.4%)
2-Person Households66 (19.6%)2 (0.6%)
3-Person Households69 (20.5%)8 (2.4%)
4-Person Households58 (17.3%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households1 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households8 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households5 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total207 (61.6%)129 (38.4%)

Female Fertility in New Salem

Fertility by Age in New Salem

Average fertility rate in New Salem is 75.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 109.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 88.2% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in New Salem
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years15 (88.2%)109.0
35 to 50 years2 (11.8%)38.0
Total17 (100.0%)75.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in New Salem

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in New Salem
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in New Salem

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in New Salem
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma15 (88.2%)246.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree2 (11.8%)53.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total17 (100.0%)75.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in New Salem

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in New Salem
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in New Salem

Income Overview in New Salem

Per Capita Income in New Salem is $29,571, while median incomes of families and households are $78,250 and $70,469 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income939$29,571
Median Family Income207$78,250
Mean Family Income207$86,747
Median Household Income336$70,469
Mean Household Income336$73,928
Income Deficit207$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)93955.32%
Wage / Income Gap ($)93944.68¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index9390.32

Earnings by Sex in New Salem

Average Earnings in New Salem are $40,337, $52,303 for men and $23,370 for women, a difference of 55.3%.
Earnings by Sex in New Salem
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male231 (46.9%)$52,303
Female262 (53.1%)$23,370
Total493 (100.0%)$40,337

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in New Salem

The most common earnings brackets in New Salem are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (39 | 16.9%) and $2,499 or less for women (53 | 20.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in New Salem
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less1 (0.4%)53 (20.2%)
$2,500 to $4,9997 (3.0%)11 (4.2%)
$5,000 to $7,4991 (0.4%)10 (3.8%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)21 (8.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9994 (1.7%)10 (3.8%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)2 (0.8%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)2 (0.8%)
$20,000 to $22,4998 (3.5%)14 (5.3%)
$22,500 to $24,9993 (1.3%)23 (8.8%)
$25,000 to $29,9996 (2.6%)18 (6.9%)
$30,000 to $34,9998 (3.5%)3 (1.1%)
$35,000 to $39,99915 (6.5%)23 (8.8%)
$40,000 to $44,9998 (3.5%)24 (9.2%)
$45,000 to $49,99937 (16.0%)8 (3.0%)
$50,000 to $54,99919 (8.2%)18 (6.9%)
$55,000 to $64,99939 (16.9%)6 (2.3%)
$65,000 to $74,99921 (9.1%)9 (3.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99924 (10.4%)3 (1.1%)
$100,000+30 (13.0%)4 (1.5%)
Total231 (100.0%)262 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in New Salem

Average earnings in New Salem are $55,341 for men and $24,837 for women, a difference of 55.1%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $58,625, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $50,781. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $41,250, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $33,750.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in New Salem
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$50,781$33,750
College or Associate's Degree$58,625$0
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$55,341$24,837

Family Income in New Salem

Family Income Brackets in New Salem

According to the New Salem family income data, there are 76 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 36.7% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 1 families (0.5%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in New Salem
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00010.5%
$10,000 to $14,99962.9%
$15,000 to $24,99983.9%
$25,000 to $34,99941.9%
$35,000 to $49,99962.9%
$50,000 to $74,9997033.8%
$75,000 to $99,9992713.0%
$100,000 to $149,9997636.7%
$150,000 to $199,99973.4%
$200,000+21.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in New Salem

3-person families (63 | 30.4%) account for the highest median family income in New Salem with $101,563 per family, while 3-person families (63 | 30.4%) have the highest median income of $33,854 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in New Salem
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families77 (37.2%)$59,750
3-Person Families63 (30.4%)$101,563
4-Person Families62 (29.9%)$93,611
5-Person Families1 (0.5%)$0
6-Person Families4 (1.9%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total207 (100.0%)$78,250

Family Income by Number of Earners in New Salem

The median family income in New Salem is $78,250, with families comprising 3+ earners (32) having the highest median family income of $103,333, while families with no earners (28) have the lowest median family income of $50,938, accounting for 15.5% and 13.5% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in New Salem
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners28 (13.5%)$50,938
1 Earner56 (27.1%)$70,833
2 Earners91 (44.0%)$95,625
3+ Earners32 (15.5%)$103,333
Total207 (100.0%)$78,250

Household Income in New Salem

Household Income Brackets in New Salem

With 86 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in New Salem, accounting for 25.6% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in New Salem
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,999195.7%
$15,000 to $24,999298.6%
$25,000 to $34,999144.2%
$35,000 to $49,9994513.4%
$50,000 to $74,9998625.6%
$75,000 to $99,9994814.3%
$100,000 to $149,9998425.0%
$150,000 to $199,99951.5%
$200,000+61.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in New Salem

The median household income in New Salem is $70,469, with the highest median household income of $78,393 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 156 households (46.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 7 households (2.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in New Salem
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years7 (2.1%)$0
25 to 44 Years156 (46.4%)$78,393
45 to 64 Years65 (19.4%)$61,607
65+ Years108 (32.1%)$44,375
Total336 (100.0%)$70,469

Poverty in New Salem

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in New Salem

With 5.2% poverty level for males and 8.0% for females among the residents of New Salem, 15 year old males and 65 to 74 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 1 males (33.3%) and 11 females (29.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in New Salem
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years1 (33.3%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)2 (10.0%)
18 to 24 Years1 (16.7%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years5 (4.6%)7 (5.4%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)6 (16.2%)
45 to 54 Years2 (4.9%)4 (20.0%)
55 to 64 Years3 (9.7%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)11 (29.7%)
75 Years and over8 (20.5%)5 (8.9%)
Total20 (5.2%)35 (8.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in New Salem

According to the poverty statistics in New Salem, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in New Salem
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years49 (100.0%)9 (100.0%)
5 Years16 (100.0%)8 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years19 (100.0%)48 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years2 (100.0%)9 (100.0%)
15 Years2 (66.7%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)18 (90.0%)
18 to 24 Years5 (83.3%)23 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years104 (95.4%)123 (94.6%)
35 to 44 Years45 (100.0%)31 (83.8%)
45 to 54 Years39 (95.1%)16 (80.0%)
55 to 64 Years28 (90.3%)39 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years24 (100.0%)26 (70.3%)
75 Years and over31 (79.5%)51 (91.1%)
Total364 (94.8%)401 (92.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in New Salem

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in New Salem show that 6.1% or 9 of the total 148 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 13.1%, comprising of 8 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in New Salem
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children53 (86.9%)8 (13.1%)
1 or 2 Children81 (98.8%)1 (1.2%)
3 or 4 Children5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total139 (93.9%)9 (6.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in New Salem

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in New Salem
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)1 (5.9%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)2 (11.8%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)3 (8.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in New Salem

The poverty data for New Salem shows that 9 of the married-couple family households (6.1%) and 3 of the single-parent households (5.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 8 households (13.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 1 household (5.6%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in New Salem
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children8 (13.1%)1 (5.6%)
1 or 2 Children1 (1.2%)2 (5.1%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total9 (6.1%)3 (5.1%)

Employment Characteristics in New Salem

Employment by Class of Employer in New Salem

Among the 451 employed individuals in New Salem, private company employees (291 | 64.5%), self-employed (not incorporated) (39 | 8.6%), and not-for-profit organizations (39 | 8.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in New Salem
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees29164.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)71.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)398.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations398.6%
Local Government Employees388.4%
State Government Employees337.3%
Federal Government Employees40.9%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total451100.0%

Employment Status by Age in New Salem

According to the labor force statistics for New Salem, out of the total population over 16 years of age (754), 62.3% or 470 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.2% or 15 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 13 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 40.0% or 6 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in New Salem
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years15 (41.7%)6 (40.0%)
20 to 24 Years13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years46 (86.8%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years169 (90.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years72 (87.8%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years58 (95.1%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years21 (67.7%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years39 (79.6%)9 (23.1%)
65 to 74 Years21 (29.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over16 (9.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total470 (62.3%)15 (3.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in New Salem

According to labor force statistics for New Salem, 87.7% of individuals (405) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (462) are in the labor force, with 2.2% or 9 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of less than high school, with 100.0% or 17 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.9% or 9 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in New Salem
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma130 (77.4%)12 (6.9%)
College / Associate Degree203 (99.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher55 (76.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total405 (87.7%)10 (2.2%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in New Salem

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in New Salem are Management (36 | 7.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (28 | 6.1%), Computers, Engineering & Science (16 | 3.5%), Community & Social Service (14 | 3.1%), and Health Technologists (13 | 2.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in New Salem

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in New Salem, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Community & Social Service (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in New Salem
OccupationMaleFemale
Management24 (66.7%)12 (33.3%)
Business & Financial2 (40.0%)3 (60.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating11 (39.3%)17 (60.7%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Total (Category)53 (53.5%)46 (46.5%)
Total (Overall)223 (49.0%)232 (51.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in New Salem are Healthcare Support (65 | 14.3%), Security & Protection (23 | 5.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (23 | 5.1%), Personal Care & Service (20 | 4.4%), and Law Enforcement (14 | 3.1%).
Services Occupations in New Salem

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in New Salem, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Security & Protection (78.3%), and Firefighting & Prevention (44.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), Healthcare Support (95.4%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (69.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex in New Salem
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support3 (4.6%)62 (95.4%)
Security & Protection18 (78.3%)5 (21.7%)
Firefighting & Prevention4 (44.4%)5 (55.6%)
Law Enforcement14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance7 (30.4%)16 (69.6%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
Total (Category)28 (21.4%)103 (78.6%)
Total (Overall)223 (49.0%)232 (51.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in New Salem are Office & Administration (67 | 14.7%), and Sales & Related (30 | 6.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in New Salem

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in New Salem
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related20 (66.7%)10 (33.3%)
Office & Administration2 (3.0%)65 (97.0%)
Total (Category)22 (22.7%)75 (77.3%)
Total (Overall)223 (49.0%)232 (51.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in New Salem are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (29 | 6.4%), Construction & Extraction (25 | 5.5%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (14 | 3.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in New Salem

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in New Salem
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)68 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)223 (49.0%)232 (51.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in New Salem are Transportation (24 | 5.3%), Material Moving (22 | 4.8%), and Production (14 | 3.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in New Salem

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in New Salem
OccupationMaleFemale
Production6 (42.9%)8 (57.1%)
Transportation24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)52 (86.7%)8 (13.3%)
Total (Overall)223 (49.0%)232 (51.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in New Salem

Employment Industries in New Salem

The major employment industries in New Salem include Health Care & Social Assistance (129 | 28.3%), Construction (72 | 15.8%), Retail Trade (45 | 9.9%), Educational Services (44 | 9.7%), and Public Administration (32 | 7.0%).
Employment Industries in New Salem

Employment Industries by Sex in New Salem

The New Salem industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), and Manufacturing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (100.0%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in New Salem
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction67 (93.1%)5 (6.9%)
Manufacturing16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade22 (48.9%)23 (51.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific5 (71.4%)2 (28.6%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services6 (13.6%)38 (86.4%)
Health Care & Social Assistance14 (10.8%)115 (89.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Public Administration14 (43.8%)18 (56.2%)
Total223 (49.0%)232 (51.0%)

Education in New Salem

School Enrollment in New Salem

The most common levels of schooling among the 157 students in New Salem are elementary school (65 | 41.4%), kindergarten (27 | 17.2%), and high school (23 | 14.6%).
School Enrollment in New Salem
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool117.0%
Kindergarten2717.2%
Elementary School6541.4%
Middle School159.6%
High School2314.6%
College / Undergraduate127.6%
Graduate / Professional42.5%
Total157100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in New Salem

Out of a total of 157 students who are enrolled in schools in New Salem, 36 (22.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 121 (77.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 10 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 11 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in New Salem
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old68 (73.9%)24 (26.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds2 (50.0%)2 (50.0%)
35 Years and over2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total121 (77.1%)36 (22.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in New Salem

Science & technology (40 | 32.8%), education (33 | 27.1%), arts & humanities (19 | 15.6%), business (12 | 9.8%), and psychology (6 | 4.9%) are the most common fields of study among 122 individuals in New Salem who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in New Salem
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics21.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural10.8%
Physical & Health Sciences10.8%
Psychology64.9%
Social Sciences43.3%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology4032.8%
Business129.8%
Education3327.1%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts21.6%
Communications21.6%
Arts & Humanities1915.6%
Total122100.0%

Transportation & Commute in New Salem

Vehicle Availability by Sex in New Salem

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in New Salem are males with 3 vehicles (78, accounting for 35.6%) and females with 3 vehicles (103, making up 33.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in New Salem
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle39 (17.8%)22 (9.5%)
2 Vehicles69 (31.5%)51 (22.0%)
3 Vehicles78 (35.6%)103 (44.4%)
4 Vehicles21 (9.6%)38 (16.4%)
5 or more Vehicles12 (5.5%)18 (7.8%)
Total219 (100.0%)232 (100.0%)

Commute Time in New Salem

The most frequently occuring commute durations in New Salem are 5 to 9 minutes (81 commuters, 19.4%), less than 5 minutes (80 commuters, 19.2%), and 30 to 34 minutes (63 commuters, 15.1%).
Commute Time in New Salem
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes8019.2%
5 to 9 Minutes8119.4%
10 to 14 Minutes235.5%
15 to 19 Minutes00.0%
20 to 24 Minutes51.2%
25 to 29 Minutes00.0%
30 to 34 Minutes6315.1%
35 to 39 Minutes348.2%
40 to 44 Minutes5513.2%
45 to 59 Minutes133.1%
60 to 89 Minutes5613.4%
90 or more Minutes71.7%

Commute Time by Sex in New Salem

The most common commute times in New Salem are 60 to 89 minutes (54 commuters, 25.4%) for males and less than 5 minutes (73 commuters, 35.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in New Salem
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes7 (3.3%)73 (35.8%)
5 to 9 Minutes23 (10.8%)58 (28.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes17 (8.0%)6 (2.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes5 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes45 (21.1%)18 (8.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes15 (7.0%)19 (9.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes32 (15.0%)23 (11.3%)
45 to 59 Minutes12 (5.6%)1 (0.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes54 (25.4%)2 (1.0%)
90 or more Minutes3 (1.4%)4 (2.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in New Salem

The most frequent times of departure to work in New Salem are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (55, 25.8%) for males and 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM (57, 27.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in New Salem
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM18 (8.5%)23 (11.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM9 (4.2%)5 (2.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM29 (13.6%)20 (9.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM26 (12.2%)15 (7.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM34 (16.0%)29 (14.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM5 (2.4%)22 (10.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM55 (25.8%)13 (6.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM13 (6.1%)4 (2.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)10 (4.9%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM15 (7.0%)1 (0.5%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM4 (1.9%)5 (2.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM5 (2.4%)57 (27.9%)
Total213 (100.0%)204 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in New Salem

Occupancy by Ownership in New Salem

Of the total 336 dwellings in New Salem, owner-occupied units account for 250 (74.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 86 (25.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in New Salem
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units25074.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units8625.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units336100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in New Salem

Occupancy by Household Size in New Salem
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household11935.4%
2-Person Household6820.2%
3-Person Household7722.9%
4+ Person Household7221.4%
Total Housing Units336100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in New Salem

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in New Salem
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household69 (58.0%)50 (42.0%)
2-Person Household63 (92.6%)5 (7.3%)
3-Person Household49 (63.6%)28 (36.4%)
4+ Person Household69 (95.8%)3 (4.2%)
Total Housing Units250 (74.4%)86 (25.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in New Salem

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in New Salem
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School15 (46.9%)17 (53.1%)
High School Diploma72 (58.5%)51 (41.5%)
College/Associate Degree110 (89.4%)13 (10.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher53 (91.4%)5 (8.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in New Salem

Occupancy by Age of Householder in New Salem
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years10531.2%
35 to 44 Years5817.3%
45 to 54 Years185.4%
55 to 64 Years4714.0%
65 to 74 Years288.3%
75 to 84 Years4613.7%
85 Years and Over3410.1%
Total336100.0%

Housing Finances in New Salem

Median Income by Occupancy in New Salem

Median Income by Occupancy in New Salem
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied250 (74.4%)$72,344
Renter-Occupied86 (25.6%)$62,000
Average336 (100.0%)$70,469

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in New Salem

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in New Salem
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99916 (6.4%)3 (3.5%)
$15,000 to $19,99910 (4.0%)3 (3.5%)
$20,000 to $24,9991 (0.4%)15 (17.4%)
$25,000 to $34,99912 (4.8%)2 (2.3%)
$35,000 to $49,99934 (13.6%)11 (12.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99965 (26.0%)21 (24.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99945 (18.0%)3 (3.5%)
$100,000 to $149,99956 (22.4%)28 (32.6%)
$150,000 or more11 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total250 (100.0%)86 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in New Salem

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in New Salem
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30014 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49937 (14.8%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79958 (23.2%)24 (27.9%)
$800 to $99921 (8.4%)33 (38.4%)
$1,000 to $1,49992 (36.8%)7 (8.1%)
$1,500 to $1,99928 (11.2%)14 (16.3%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)4 (4.6%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total250 (100.0%)86 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in New Salem

Housing Structures in New Salem

Housing Structures in New Salem
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached27180.6%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments30.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments319.2%
10 or more Apartments216.2%
Mobile Home / Other103.0%
Total336100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in New Salem

Housing Structures by Occupancy in New Salem
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached240 (88.6%)31 (11.4%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)31 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total250 (74.4%)86 (25.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in New Salem

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in New Salem
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms6 (2.4%)20 (23.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms67 (26.8%)50 (58.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms86 (34.4%)0 (0.0%)
8 or more Rooms91 (36.4%)16 (18.6%)
Total250 (100.0%)86 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in New Salem

Housing Structure by Heating Type in New Salem
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas231 (92.4%)41 (47.7%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity13 (5.2%)34 (39.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels6 (2.4%)2 (2.3%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)9 (10.5%)
Total250 (100.0%)86 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in New Salem

Household Vehicle Usage in New Salem
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)19 (22.1%)
1 Vehicle51 (20.4%)48 (55.8%)
2 Vehicles98 (39.2%)15 (17.4%)
3 or more Vehicles101 (40.4%)4 (4.6%)
Total250 (100.0%)86 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in New Salem

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in New Salem

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units81169
Median Property Value$164,800$174,400
Median Household Income$52,679$7
Monthly Housing Costs$466$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,533$11

Property Value by Mortgage Status in New Salem

Property Value by Mortgage Status in New Salem
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0009 (11.1%)4 (2.4%)
$50,000 to $99,99916 (19.8%)19 (11.2%)
$100,000 to $299,99946 (56.8%)144 (85.2%)
$300,000 to $499,9998 (9.9%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)2 (1.2%)
$750,000 to $999,9992 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total81 (100.0%)169 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in New Salem

Household Income by Mortgage Status in New Salem
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99921 (25.9%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9996 (7.4%)6 (3.5%)
$35,000 to $49,99911 (13.6%)6 (3.5%)
$50,000 to $74,99913 (16.1%)23 (13.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99912 (14.8%)52 (30.8%)
$100,000 to $149,99914 (17.3%)33 (19.5%)
$150,000 or more4 (4.9%)42 (24.8%)
Total81 (100.0%)169 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in New Salem

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in New Salem
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x32 (39.5%)74,479 (44,070.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x7 (8.6%)90 (53.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x7 (8.6%)46 (27.2%)
4.0x or more35 (43.2%)15 (8.9%)
Total81 (100.0%)169 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in New Salem

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in New Salem
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80021 (25.9%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49917 (21.0%)14 (8.3%)
$800 to $1,49940 (49.4%)60 (35.5%)
Total81 (100.0%)169 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in New Salem

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in New Salem

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in New Salem
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years89 (97.8%)2 (2.2%)
6 to 18 Years119 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years223 (96.5%)8 (3.5%)
35 to 44 Years77 (93.9%)5 (6.1%)
45 to 54 Years61 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years70 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years61 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older95 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total827 (98.2%)15 (1.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in New Salem

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in New Salem
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born89 (97.8%)2 (2.2%)
Foreign Born, Citizen119 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in New Salem

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in New Salem
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00068 (95.8%)3 (4.2%)
$25,000 to $49,99992 (98.9%)1 (1.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999250 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999115 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over302 (96.5%)11 (3.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in New Salem

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in New Salem
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 616 (17.6%)80 (87.9%)
6 to 18 Years34 (28.6%)113 (95.0%)
19 to 25 Years7 (21.9%)25 (78.1%)
25 to 34 Years73 (31.6%)160 (69.3%)
35 to 44 Years5 (6.1%)72 (87.8%)
45 to 54 Years6 (9.8%)55 (90.2%)
55 to 64 Years17 (24.3%)59 (84.3%)
65 to 74 Years58 (95.1%)19 (31.1%)
75 Years and over95 (100.0%)38 (40.0%)
Total311 (36.9%)621 (73.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in New Salem

Disability Status by Sex by Age in New Salem
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years3 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years5 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years6 (5.1%)20 (20.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)6 (16.2%)
75 Years and over32 (82.1%)30 (53.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in New Salem

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in New Salem: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years4 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years6 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over11 (28.2%)15 (26.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in New Salem: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years1 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years2 (1.7%)7 (7.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over4 (10.3%)12 (21.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in New Salem: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years3 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years2 (1.7%)4 (4.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)6 (16.2%)
75 Years and over9 (23.1%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in New Salem: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)15 (15.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over12 (30.8%)13 (23.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in New Salem: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years2 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)5 (5.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over2 (5.1%)6 (10.7%)

Technology Access in New Salem

Computing Device Access in New Salem

Computing Device Access in New Salem
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop24071.4%
Smartphone25475.6%
Tablet20059.5%
No Computing Device319.2%
Total336100.0%

Internet Access in New Salem

Internet Access in New Salem
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home24773.5%
Cellular Data Only257.4%
Satellite Internet61.8%
No Internet6318.8%
Total336100.0%

New Salem Summary

New Salem, North Dakota is a small city located in Morton County, in the south-central region of the state. It is situated along the banks of the Missouri River, and is home to a population of 1,845 people, according to the 2010 census. The city is part of the Bismarck-Mandan Metropolitan Statistical Area, and is the county seat of Morton County.

History

New Salem was founded in 1883, when the Northern Pacific Railroad was extended to the area. The city was named after the nearby town of Salem, which had been founded in 1872. The city was incorporated in 1885, and was the first city in Morton County.
In the early 1900s, New Salem was a thriving agricultural center, with a population of over 1,000 people. The city was home to a number of businesses, including a bank, a hotel, a newspaper, and a variety of stores.
In the 1950s, the city began to decline, as many of its residents moved away in search of better economic opportunities. By the 1970s, the population had dropped to just over 500 people.
In the 1980s, the city began to experience a resurgence, as new businesses and industries moved into the area. The population has since grown to its current level of 1,845 people.

Geography

New Salem is located in the south-central region of North Dakota, in Morton County. It is situated along the banks of the Missouri River, and is approximately 25 miles west of Bismarck, the state capital.
The city has a total area of 1.2 square miles, all of which is land. The terrain is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the surrounding area.

Economy

The economy of New Salem is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing. The city is home to a number of businesses, including a grain elevator, a feed mill, a lumber yard, and a variety of other small businesses.
The city is also home to a number of manufacturing companies, including a plastics manufacturer, a metal fabrication company, and a printing company.

Demographics

According to the 2010 census, the population of New Salem was 1,845 people. The racial makeup of the city was 97.2% White, 0.7% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% African American, and 1.6% from other races.
The median household income in New Salem was $41,250, and the median family income was $50,000. The per capita income was $20,845.

Conclusion

New Salem, North Dakota is a small city located in Morton County, in the south-central region of the state. It is situated along the banks of the Missouri River, and is home to a population of 1,845 people, according to the 2010 census. The city is part of the Bismarck-Mandan Metropolitan Statistical Area, and is the county seat of Morton County. The economy of New Salem is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing, and the city is home to a number of businesses and industries. The racial makeup of the city is 97.2% White, 0.7% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% African American, and 1.6% from other races. The median household income in New Salem was $41,250, and the median family income was $50,000.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of New Salem?
Total Population of New Salem is 939.
What is the Total Male Population of New Salem?
Total Male Population of New Salem is 429.
What is the Total Female Population of New Salem?
Total Female Population of New Salem is 510.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in New Salem?
There are 84.12 Males per 100 Females in New Salem.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in New Salem?
There are 118.88 Females per 100 Males in New Salem.
What is the Median Population Age in New Salem?
Median Population Age in New Salem is 34.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in New Salem
Average Family Size in New Salem is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in New Salem
Average Household Size in New Salem is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in New Salem?
Per Capita income in New Salem is $29,571.
What is the Median Family Income in New Salem?
Median Family Income in New Salem is $78,250.
What is the Median Household income in New Salem?
Median Household Income in New Salem is $70,469.
What is Income or Wage Gap in New Salem?
Income or Wage Gap in New Salem is 55.3%.
Women in New Salem earn 44.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in New Salem?
Inequality or Gini Index in New Salem is 0.32.
How Large is the Labor Force in New Salem?
There are 470 People in the Labor Forcein in New Salem.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in New Salem?
62.3% of People are in the Labor Force in New Salem.
What is the Unemployment Rate in New Salem?
Unemployment Rate in New Salem is 3.2%.