What is the population of New Salem?

The population of New Salem, IL is 5,337.

Where is New Salem located?

New Salem, IL is located at latitude 39.7075500 and longitude -90.8476300. It is in United States.

What is the area of New Salem?

The area of New Salem, IL is 38.21 km².

What is the elevation of New Salem?

New Salem, IL has an elevation of 239 meters (784 feet) above sea level.

What time zone is New Salem in?

New Salem, IL is in the America/Chicago time zone.

What state is New Salem in?

New Salem is in the state of Illinois, United States.

What county is New Salem, IL in?

New Salem is in Pike County, Illinois.

How has the population of New Salem changed?

The population of New Salem, IL has decreased from 5,454 (2010) to 5,337 (2020), a change of -2.1%.

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New Salem, Illinois

New Salem: township in Pike County, Illinois.

About

New Salem is a township located in the county of Pike in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,454 and a population density of 143 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,337 inhabitants.

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Quick Facts about New Salem

Population	5,337 (2020)
Country	United States of America
State	Illinois (United States)
County	Pike County
Area	38.21 km²
Latitude & Longitude	39.7076,-90.8476
Time Zone	America/Chicago
Local time	07:04:55 (23rd September 2026)
Postal code	62357
Density	140 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth	-2.15% (2010-2020)
Weather	70℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather

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Geography

New Salem is located at 39°42'27"N 90°50'51"W (39.7075500, -90.8476300).

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Weather

70°F

Mostly Sunny

7 mph NE Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Northeast wind around 7 mph.

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of New Salem decreased by 2.15% in 10 years.

Year	Population	% Change	Method
2010	5,454	-	census
2011	5,429	-0.46%	estimation process
2012	5,390	-0.72%	estimation process
2013	5,377	-0.24%	estimation process
2014	5,373	-0.07%	estimation process
2015	5,367	-0.11%	estimation process
2016	5,364	-0.06%	estimation process
2017	5,347	-0.32%	estimation process
2018	5,352	0.09%	estimation process
2019	5,372	0.37%	estimation process
2020	5,337	-0.65%	estimation process

New Salem zip code is 62357. County name: Pike, County fips: 17149

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to New Salem, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code	Name	City	ZIP
177542	Hannibal-LaGrange University	Hannibal (MO)	63401

Nearby Transit Stations (6)

Rail and bus stations connected to New Salem, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code	Name	Address	Type
QCY	Quincy	North 30th St. and Wisman Lane	RAIL
MAC	Macomb	120 East Calhoun Street	RAIL
CRV	Carlinville	128 Alton Rd.	RAIL
SPI	Springfield station	East Washington and North Third Sts.	RAIL
ALN	Alton	3400 College Ave.	RAIL

Nearby Post Offices

Closest post offices linked to New Salem.

Post Office Name	City	ZIP
New Salem Post Office	New Salem (IL)	62357

Other places with the same name (2)

New Salem, Massachusetts town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States. with a population of 1,034 people.
New Salem, North Dakota city in Morton County, North Dakota. with a population of 1,006 people.

Other cities in Pike County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Pike County , IL.

City Name	Population	Title
Pittsfield	4,165	Township in Pike County, Illinois
Barry	1,208	City in Illinois, United States
Griggsville	1,125	City in Illinois
Independence	1,044	Township in Saline County, Illinois
Bedford	1,021	Township in Wayne County, Illinois

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New Salem distances to largest Illinois cities