New Salem, North Dakota
New Salem: City in Morton County, North Dakota
About
New Salem is a city located in the county of Morton in the U.S. state of North Dakota. Its population at the 2010 census was 946 and a population density of 250 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,006 inhabitants.
The city was created 142 years ago in 1882.
Quick Facts about New Salem
| Population : | 1,006 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Dakota (United States) |
| County : | Morton County |
| Postal code : | 58563 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 701 |
| Area : | 3.79 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,185 feet / 666 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1883 (142 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/North_Dakota/New_Salem |
| Local time : | 02:16:59 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 265 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 5.96% (2010-2020) |
Geography
New Salem is located at 46°50'42"N 101°24'41"W (46.8450000, -101.4112500).
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Official website of New Salem
Demographics
The population of New Salem increased by 5.96% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 946 | - | census |
| 2011 | 952 | 0.63% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 941 | -1.17% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 920 | -2.28% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 905 | -1.66% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 906 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 930 | 2.58% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 944 | 1.48% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 959 | 1.56% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 989 | 3.03% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,006 | 1.69% | estimation process |
Schools in New Salem
College & universities near New Salem, ND
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200022 | Bismarck State College | Bismarck (ND) | 58506-5587 |
| 200387 | JZ Trend Academy Paul Mitchell Partner School | Bismarck (ND) | 58504 |
| 452009 | The Hair Academy | Bismarck (ND) | 58501 |
| 200554 | United Tribes Technical College | Bismarck (ND) | 58504 |
| 492379 | Lynnes Welding Training-Bismarck | Bismarck (ND) | 58504-7593 |
Post offices near New Salem
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| New Salem Post Office | New Salem (ND) | 58563 |
| Almon Post Office | Almont (ND) | 58520 |
| Center Post Office | Center (ND) | 58530 |
| Glen Ullin Post Office | Glen Ullin (ND) | 58631 |
| Mandan Post Office | Mandan (ND) | 58554 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- New Salem , Illinois township in Pike County, Illinois with a population of 5,337 people.
- New Salem , Massachusetts town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States with a population of 1,034 people.
- New Salem , Pennsylvania borough in York Country, Pennsylvania with a population of 794 people.
Other cities in Morton County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Morton County , ND.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Glen Ullin | 710 | City in Morton County, North Dakota |
| Judson | 237 | Township in Williams County, North Dakota |
| Flasher | 203 | City in Morton County, North Dakota |
| Almont | 121 | City in Morton County, North Dakota |
| Mandan | 66 | City in North Dakota |
| Hebron | 47 | City in Morton County, North Dakota |
Distance to Other Cities
New Salem distances to largest North Dakota cities
