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The total population of New Salem town is estimated to be 1,074 with 595 males (55.40%) and 479 females (44.60%). There are 116 less females than males in New Salem town.
The median household income in New Salem town was $76,984 in 2021, which marked an a decrease of 729(0.94%) from $77,713 in 2020. This income is 103.19% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, New Salem town sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 45 to 64 years old, at $88,724. Overall, the median household income for the town of New Salem town stands at $76,984.
In New Salem town, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $38,982 for males and $35,880 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $53,370 for males and $72,061 for females.
In New Salem town, there are just two different racial groups among households. Among these, White households report a median household income of $78,771, while Some Other Race households have a median household income of $77,086.
In 2022, the population of New Salem town was 1,008, a 1.20% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, New Salem town's population was 996, an increase of 1.32% compared to a population of 983 in 2020.
The median age in New Salem, Massachusetts is 56.3, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 6.81% were under the age of 15, 15.86% aged 15 to 29, 58.68% aged 30 to 64, 15.95% aged 65 to 84, and 2.71% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of New Salem town population: 78.73% are White, 0.19% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.47% are Asian, 8.86% are some other race and 11.75% are multiracial.