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New Salem, IL
Village in Pike County, Illinois.
Population
93
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
89
ZIP codes
0
New Salem and its ZIP codes
New Salem at a glance
- New Salem is 61% less dense than Illinois as a whole.
Local data for New Salem, IL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pike County. PPP loans are for New Salem.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,588
3,819 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,267
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$118M
FY 2026, $7,991 per person
Environment and hazard risk
New Salem, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
390
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
88
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 18°F
39.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in New Salem, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.2%
U.S. 33.3% +7.9 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
19.0%
U.S. 12.8% +6.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.6%
U.S. 11.1% -1.5 pts
Cities near New Salem
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BaylisVillage | 3.5 mi | 0.5 |
| GriggsvilleCity | 6.4 mi | 1.1 |
| PittsfieldCity | 6.7 mi | 4.8 |
| PerryVillage | 7.2 mi | 0.4 |
| BeverlyCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 1.4 |
| El DaraVillage | 10 mi | 1 |
| BarryCity | 10 mi | 1.4 |
| Valley CityVillage | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| DetroitVillage | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| KingstonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| NaplesTown | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| FlorenceVillage | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| New CantonTown | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| MiltonVillage | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| RockportCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| OxvilleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is New Salem, IL in?
- New Salem is in Pike County, Illinois.
- What is the population of New Salem, IL?
- About 93 people live in New Salem, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near New Salem?
- Nearby places include Baylis (3.5 mi), Griggsville (6.4 mi), Pittsfield (6.7 mi), Perry (7.2 mi), Beverly (9.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023