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.
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 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 00:14:12 (6th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 62357 |
| Density : | 140 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.19% (2010-2020) |
Geography
New Salem is located at 39°42'27"N 90°50'51"W (39.7075500, -90.8476300).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of New Salem decreased by 2.19% 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 | -0.66% | estimation process |
Schools in New Salem
College & universities near New Salem, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 177542 | Hannibal-LaGrange University | Hannibal (MO) | 63401 |
Stations (6)
Amtrak & bus stations near New Salem, IL
| 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 |
Post offices near New Salem
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| New Salem Post Office | New Salem (IL) | 62357 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- 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.
- New Salem , Pennsylvania borough in York Country, Pennsylvania with a population of 794 people.
Other cities in Pike County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Pike County , IL. (more)
| 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 |
| Taylor | 908 | Township of Illinois |
| Pleasant Hill | 903 | Town |
| Atlas | 530 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Montezuma | 515 | Township in Pike County, Illinois |
| Hull | 421 | Village in Pike County, Illinois, USA |
| Martinsburg | 396 | Township in Pike County, Illinois |
| Perry | 371 | Village in the United States |
| New Canton | 338 | Town in Illinois, United States |
| Nebo | 323 | Village in Pike County, Illinois, USA |
| Pike | 223 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Kinderhook | 204 | Township in Pike County, Illinois |
Distance to Other Cities
New Salem distances to largest Illinois cities
