Demographics & People — New Salem, Pennsylvania
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 922 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~1,000 |
| Median Age | 34.4 |
| Total Households | N/A |
| Family Households | N/A |
| Average Household Size | N/A |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | N/A |
| Black or African American | N/A |
| Asian | N/A |
| Hispanic or Latino | N/A |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 426 |
| Other groups | 148 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 122 |
| English | 96 |
| American | 86 |
| Scottish | 68 |
| Irish | 62 |
| Scotch-Irish | 48 |
| Swedish | 46 |
| West Indian (except Hispanic groups) | 43 |
Language
| English Only | 852 |
| Spanish | 6 |
| Population 5+ | 858 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 70 |
| Population 18+ | 748 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 21.7 minutes |
| Work from Home | 3.9% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for New Salem, Pennsylvania.