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New Salem, KS
Census-designated place in Cowley County, Kansas.
Population
12
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
33
ZIP codes
0
New Salem and its ZIP codes
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cowley County. PPP loans are for New Salem.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,515
13,138 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,066
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$263M
FY 2026, $7,620 per person
Environment and hazard risk
New Salem, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,331
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
44
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 20°F
40.7 inches of rain a year
Cities near New Salem
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BurdenCity | 7.3 mi | 0.5 |
| WinfieldCity | 7.6 mi | 11.1 |
| AtlantaCity | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| RockCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| CambridgeCity | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| DexterCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| UdallCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| DouglassCity | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| OxfordCity | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| ParkerfieldCity | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| Arkansas CityCity | 18 mi | 9.3 |
| SilverdaleCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1 |
| Geuda SpringsCity | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| LathamCity | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| Rose HillCity | 22 mi | 2.3 |
| Belle PlaineCity | 22 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is New Salem, KS in?
- New Salem is in Cowley County, Kansas.
- What is the population of New Salem, KS?
- About 12 people live in New Salem, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near New Salem?
- Nearby places include Burden (7.3 mi), Winfield (7.6 mi), Atlanta (11 mi), Rock (11 mi), Cambridge (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023