New Salem, Kansas facts for kids
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New Salem, Kansas
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 New Salem, Kansas
Location in Kansas
New Salem, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Cowley |
| Elevation | 1,250 ft (380 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 58 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-50425 |
| GNIS ID | 469917 |
New Salem is a small community located in Cowley County, Kansas, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, even though it's not an officially incorporated city or town. According to the 2020 census, 58 people lived in New Salem.
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A Look Back: New Salem's History
New Salem had a post office that opened way back in 1872. This post office served the community for a long time, helping people send and receive mail. It stayed open for exactly 100 years before it closed down in 1972.
Who Lives Here? New Salem's Population
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| 2020 | 58 | — | |
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The 2020 United States census counted 58 people living in New Salem. There were 25 households, which means 25 different homes where people lived. Out of these, 21 were families. The area had about 158 people per square mile.
Households and Families
Most of the households in New Salem were made up of married couples living together. About 76% of homes were like this. Some homes (8%) had a female head of the house without a spouse. About 16% of households were just one person living alone. Also, 12% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
Age Groups in New Salem
The population of New Salem includes people of all ages.
- About 17% of the people were under 18 years old.
- Around 9% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- The largest group, about 28%, was between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 17% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- Nearly 30% of the population was 65 years old or older.
The average age in New Salem was 44 years old. For every 100 females, there were 100 males, meaning the number of males and females was equal.
Learning and Schools in New Salem
The students in New Salem attend public schools that are part of the Winfield USD 465 school district. This district provides education for the children and teens living in the community.
