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 : | 23:36:10 (9th December 2023) |
| Postal code : | 62357 |
| Density : | 140 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.19% (2010-2020) |
| Weather : | 48℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
New Salem is located at 39°42'27"N 90°50'51"W (39.7075500, -90.8476300).
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Weather
New Salem forecast: Partly sunny. High near 48, with temperatures falling to around 41 in the afternoon. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. more
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
