New Salem, Pike County, Illinois facts for kids
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New Salem, Pike County
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Location of New Salem in Illinois
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Pike |
| Township | New Salem |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.05 sq mi (2.72 km2) |
| • Land | 1.05 sq mi (2.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 787 ft (240 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 121 |
| • Density | 115.35/sq mi (44.53/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-52805 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399482 |
New Salem is a small village located in Pike County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 121 people lived there. This makes it a very quiet and peaceful place.
Where is New Salem?
New Salem is found at specific coordinates: 39°42′26″N 90°50′47″W. This means it's in the western part of Illinois. The village covers a total area of about 1.05 square miles (2.72 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the village limits.
How Many People Live Here?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 316 | — | |
| 1880 | 175 | −44.6% | |
| 1890 | 307 | 75.4% | |
| 1900 | 290 | −5.5% | |
| 1910 | 260 | −10.3% | |
| 1920 | 262 | 0.8% | |
| 1930 | 206 | −21.4% | |
| 1940 | 257 | 24.8% | |
| 1950 | 184 | −28.4% | |
| 1960 | 172 | −6.5% | |
| 1970 | 165 | −4.1% | |
| 1980 | 170 | 3.0% | |
| 1990 | 147 | −13.5% | |
| 2000 | 136 | −7.5% | |
| 2010 | 137 | 0.7% | |
| 2020 | 121 | −11.7% | |
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The number of people living in New Salem has changed over time. In 2000, there were 136 people. By 2020, the population had decreased slightly to 121 people.
In 2000, there were 53 households in the village. A household is a group of people living together. About 30% of these households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.5 people.
The age of the people in New Salem varied. About 26.5% of the population was under 18 years old. About 18.4% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the village was 40 years.
See also
- In Spanish: New Salem (Illinois) for kids
