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New Salem Demographics

Education

High School

33%

Associate's

21%

Bachelor's

8%

Master's

4%

Doctorate

33%

Family Size

2 people

46%

3 people

33%

4 people

18%

5 people

1%

6+ people

2%

Household Income

0-50k

42%

50-100k

38%

100-150k

15%

150-200k

4%

200k+

2%

Age

0-10

12%

10-20

7%

20-45

30%

45-65

20%

65+

30%

Getting Around New Salem

New Salem Transportation

Commute Time

0-15 Mins

42%

15-30 Mins

6%

30-40 Mins

28%

40-60 Mins

14%

60+ Mins

11%

Transportation Scores

Percentage: 2121

Walk Score®

Percentage: 3434

Bike Score®

New Salem Education

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Living in New Salem, ND

New Salem, a small town in North Dakota, has a population of just under 1,000. Retirees are commonplace, as they make up 33% of the population compared to 14% nationally, while young adults account for a smaller percentage of the town. At an average age of just over 52, the town's population skews notablyolder than most cities in North Dakota, ranking as the sixth-oldest municipality in the state. Only 18% of residents rent in New Salem, as most own their homes. Renters in the town benefit from a relatively low average rent of $770/month, which is $93 per month less than the state average.

Compared to the national average (19%), New Salem has a relatively large concentration of residents over the age of 25 who have earned a Bachelor's or Associate's degree (24%). Furthermore, 5% have earned a Master's degree or Doctorate. Many New Salem residents work in one of three industries: healthcare, retail, and construction. Combined, these industries make up 27% of the town's labor force. New Salem workers take home an average annual income of almost $67K, a bit less than the average North Dakota resident. New Salem's average income also falls below the national average of $73,345.

Averaging about 25 minutes, New Salem's commute time is longer than the North Dakota average of about 18 minutes. Driving a car or truck is the most common way to get to work, chosen by 43% of commuters, while public transportation is not used. Not many commuters (3%) walk to work, though the number surpasses the national average.