New Salem, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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New Salem, Pennsylvania
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PA Route 616 passes through New Salem
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Location in York County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
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 New Salem, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
New Salem, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Pennsylvania | |
| County | York | |
| Incorporated | 1876 | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Borough Council | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.47 sq mi (1.22 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.47 sq mi (1.22 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 636 ft (194 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 822 | |
| • Density | 1,737.84/sq mi (671.65/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| Zip code |
17371
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| Area code(s) | 717 | |
| FIPS code | 42-54056 | |
New Salem is a small town, also called a borough, located in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. In 2020, about 818 people lived here. New Salem is part of the larger York–Hanover metropolitan area.
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Where is New Salem?
New Salem is located in Pennsylvania. Its exact spot on a map is 39°54'9" North and 76°47'35" West.
Size and Nearby Areas
The borough of New Salem is quite small. It covers an area of about 0.47 square miles (1.22 square kilometers). All of this area is land. New Salem is close to North Codorus Township.
What You'll Find in Town
Even though it's small, New Salem has a few places to visit. You'll find two main streets, two pizza shops, a gas station, a local bar, and a post office.
How Many People Live Here?
New Salem has grown over the years. Here's how its population has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 224 | — | |
| 1890 | 231 | 3.1% | |
| 1900 | 241 | 4.3% | |
| 1910 | 248 | 2.9% | |
| 1920 | 276 | 11.3% | |
| 1930 | 329 | 19.2% | |
| 1940 | 345 | 4.9% | |
| 1950 | 333 | −3.5% | |
| 1960 | 350 | 5.1% | |
| 1970 | 384 | 9.7% | |
| 1980 | 832 | 116.7% | |
| 1990 | 669 | −19.6% | |
| 2000 | 648 | −3.1% | |
| 2010 | 724 | 11.7% | |
| 2020 | 818 | 13.0% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 821 | 13.4% | |
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Population in 2000
In the year 2000, there were 648 people living in New Salem. These people lived in 258 homes. Most of these homes (198) were families.
The population was mostly White (about 97.7%). A small number of people were African American or Asian. A very small percentage were Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Age Groups
About 30% of the homes had children under 18 living there. Most homes (66%) were married couples living together.
The people in New Salem were of different ages. About 23% were under 18 years old. About 29% were between 25 and 44 years old. And about 17% were 65 years or older. The average age in the borough was 41 years old.
History of New Salem
New Salem is also sometimes called York New Salem. This is because there was another town in Pennsylvania with the same name. To avoid confusion, especially for mail, the "York" was added.
New Salem was started by people who came from Salem, Massachusetts. Other early settlers came from nearby York, Pennsylvania. The town was officially recognized as a borough in 1876.
Images for kids
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PA Route 616 passes through New Salem
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A Keystone Marker in New Salem, Pennsylvania
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Location of New Salem in York County, Pennsylvania
See also
In Spanish: New Salem (Pensilvania) para niños
