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New Salem township

County:
Pike County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
36.213
State:
Illinois

New Salem township is located in Pike County, Illinois. New Salem township has a 2026 population of 329. New Salem township is currently declining at a rate of -1.2% annually and its population has decreased by -4.36% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 344 in 2020.

The median age in New Salem township is 34.2 years: 52.1 years for males, and 19.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 46.8 males.

329
Total Population
9.1
Density (mi²)
-4 -1.2%
Growth

New Salem township Population

New Salem township Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026329-4-1.2%
2025333-4-1.19%
2024337-4-1.17%
202334100%
202234110.29%
2021340-4-1.16%
2020344-2-0.58%
2019339-5-1.45%
2018344-4-1.15%
2017348-6-1.69%
2016354-3-0.84%
2015357-3-0.83%
2014360-4-1.1%
2013364-4-1.09%
201236800%
2011368-1-0.27%
201036900%

Median Age

Overall: 34.2 years
Female: 19.7 years
Male: 52.1 years

New Salem township Adults

There are 243 adults, (38 of whom are seniors) in New Salem township.

Sex Ratio

Female: 237 (68.1%)
Male: 111 (31.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of New Salem township includes 89.94% White, 4.89% Black or African American, 4.31% Asian, and smaller percentages for Two or more races and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White31389.94%
Black or African American174.89%
Asian154.31%
Two or more races30.86%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races30.86%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White31389.94%
Black or African American174.89%
Asian154.31%

New Salem township Marital Status

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)