New Salem, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Pike County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
131
Population
125/sq mi density
$118,800
Home Value
$111,575 Zillow
$667
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
131
Census 2023
Population Density
125
per square mile
Land Area
1.1
square miles (2.7 km²)
Median Age
23.5 yrs
40% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 94.7% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 0% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 5.3% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
94.7%
Black
0%
Hispanic
0%
Asian
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 100% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 0% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
100%
Spanish
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
0.0%
Veterans
5.8%
3% below US avg (6%)
Disability
13.7%
5% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
98.5%
8% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
1.5%
83% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.428
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 131 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 125 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Median Age | 23.5 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.9% |
| Female | 51.1% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 94.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
Language
| English Only | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 0.0% |
| Veterans | 5.8% |
| Disability | 13.7% |
| Health Insurance | 98.5% |
| Uninsured | 1.5% |
| Broadband Access | 48.9% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.428 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 9, Nonmetro / Rural |