New Salem, IL population by race
The table below shows New Salem's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 206 | 98.10% |
| Black or African American | 0 | - |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 4 | 1.90% |
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New Salem population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; New Salem has a population in 2 of the race categories.
This confirms that New Salem's population is not that diverse.
The percent distribution of New Salem population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 98.10% are white and 1.90% are multiracial.
New Salem 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the village.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in New Salem is White with a population of 206 (98.10% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 4 (1.90% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of New Salem, IL
By ethnicity, none of the population is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 210 (100% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
With a zero Hispanic population, New Salem is 100% Non-Hispanic. Among the Non-Hispanic population, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 206 (98.10% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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New Salem, IL Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of New Salem's Non-Hispanic population.
New Salem Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 206 | 98.10% |
| Black or African American alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 4 | 1.90% |
As all of the population is Non-Hispanic or Latino, New Salem's population is ethnically non-diverse.
Things to know
What percentage of New Salem, IL is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0% of New Salem population is Hispanic.
As all of the population is Non-Hispanic or Latino, New Salem's population is ethnically non-diverse.
How many Black people does New Salem, IL have?
New Salem, IL has zero Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates.
What is the largest minority group in New Salem, IL?
With a 100% Non-Hispanic population, New Salem is ethnically biased, and does not have any ethnic minority.
That being said, with a 0% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in New Salem.
What is the majority race in New Salem, IL?
With a population of 206 (98.10% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in New Salem.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in New Salem, with 0% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
