New Salem, Massachusetts
New Salem: town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States
About
New Salem is a town located in the county of Franklin in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 990 and a population density of 7 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,034 inhabitants.
The town was created 289 years ago in 1736.
Quick Facts about New Salem
| Population | 1,034 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County | Franklin County |
| Postal code | 01355 |
| Area | 151.9 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.5043,-72.3320 |
| Altitude | 1,047 feet / 319 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1737 (289 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 08:33:50 (14th April 2026) |
| Density | 7 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 4.26% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 83℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
New Salem is located at 42°30'15"N 72°19'55"W (42.5042600, -72.3320300).
New Salem map
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Weather
Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 7 to 12 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
The population of New Salem increased by 4.26% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 990 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,000 | 1% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,007 | 0.7% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,007 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,008 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,008 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,011 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,018 | 0.69% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,017 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,021 | 0.39% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,034 | 1.26% | estimation process |
People born in New Salem (7)
People born in New Salem, including politician Elisha Hunt Allen, educator Joshua Mason Macomber, football player and coach, lawyer Victor M. Place, .
More notable people
- Peleg Emory Aldrich (Teacher, lawyer, politician, and jurist) he was born in 24/07/1813
- Hiram Giles he was born in 22/05/1820
- S. C. Allen (Hawaiian businessman) he was born in 17/05/1831
- Frederick Hunt Allen (American lawyer) he was born in 03/02/1806
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to New Salem, MA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 164465 | Amherst College | Amherst (MA) | 01002-5000 |
Nearby Transit Stations (28)
Rail and bus stations connected to New Salem, MA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMM | Amherst, Massachusetts | 13 Railroad St. | RAIL |
| GFD | John W. Olver Transit Center | 12 Olive Street | RAIL |
| NHT | Union Station | 170 Pleasant Street | RAIL |
| BRA | Union Station | 10 Vernon Rd | RAIL |
| SPG | Springfield Union Station | 66 Lyman St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to New Salem.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Wendell Post Office | Wendell (MA) | 01379 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- New Salem, Illinois township in Pike County, Illinois with a population of 5,337 people.
- New Salem, North Dakota city in Morton County, North Dakota with a population of 1,006 people.
- New Salem, Pennsylvania borough in York Country, Pennsylvania with a population of 794 people.
Other cities in Franklin County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Franklin County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Greenfield | 17,241 | City in Massachusetts, United States; county seat of Franklin County |
| Montague | 8,203 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
| Orange | 7,581 | Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Deerfield | 5,049 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Turners Falls | 4,470 | Census-designated place in Franklin County, Massachusetts |
| Sunderland | 3,634 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Northfield | 2,958 | Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Bernardston | 2,089 | City in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| South Deerfield | 1,880 | Census-designated place in Franklin County, Massachusetts |
| Conway | 1,875 | Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, USA |
| Buckland | 1,851 | City in Alaska, USA |
| Shelburne | 1,840 | Human settlement in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Leverett | 1,836 | Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Shutesbury | 1,753 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Erving | 1,749 | Town of the United States |
| Shelburne Falls | 1,731 | Census-designated place in Franklin County, Massachusetts |
Distance to Other Cities
New Salem distances to largest Massachusetts cities