New Salem, ND Demographics

A map of New Salem's Population by Race

New Salem, North Dakota has an estimated population of 780, a large decrease from the 973 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 97.4% White, 1.7% Multiracial, 0.6% Native American/Other, 0.3% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of New Salem, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

New Salem has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than North Dakota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In New Salem, that probability was 7.0% in 2020 and 5.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

New Salem is ranked the 72nd most populous place in North Dakota, out of 406 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). New Salem was ranked the 59th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

New Salem's White Population

760 residents of New Salem, or 97.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in New Salem is significantly higher than in North Dakota overall, where 81.7% of the population is White. New Salem ranks 56th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, New Salem's White population has declined by an estimated 19.0%. White residents' share of New Salem's population has increased from 96.4% to 97.4%.

New Salem is more White than neighboring Glen Ullin (89.3% White), Flasher (95.9% White), and Carson (74.4% White). New Salem is less White than neighboring Almont (100% White), and Center (99.3% White).

New Salem's Black Population

0 residents of New Salem, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in New Salem is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 3.3% of the population is Black. New Salem ranks 148th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, New Salem's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of New Salem's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

New Salem's Asian Population

0 residents of New Salem, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in New Salem is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. New Salem ranks 121st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, New Salem's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of New Salem's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

New Salem is less Asian than neighboring Glen Ullin (0.6% Asian), and Carson (2.2% Asian).

New Salem's Hispanic Population

2 residents of New Salem, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in New Salem is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Hispanic. New Salem ranks 280th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, New Salem's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 81.8%. Hispanic residents' share of New Salem's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.3%.

New Salem is more Hispanic than neighboring Almont (0% Hispanic), and Flasher (0% Hispanic). New Salem is less Hispanic than neighboring Center (0.5% Hispanic), Glen Ullin (3% Hispanic), and Carson (5.4% Hispanic).

New Salem's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of New Salem, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in New Salem is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Native American/Other. New Salem ranks 225th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, New Salem's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 16.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of New Salem's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

New Salem is more Native American/Other than neighboring Almont (0% Native American/Other), and Center (0% Native American/Other). New Salem is less Native American/Other than neighboring Glen Ullin (3% Native American/Other), Flasher (4.1% Native American/Other), and Carson (9.8% Native American/Other).

New Salem's Multiracial Population

13 residents of New Salem, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in New Salem is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. New Salem ranks 316th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, New Salem's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 13.3%. Multiracial residents' share of New Salem's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

New Salem is more Multiracial than neighboring Almont (0% Multiracial), Center (0.2% Multiracial), and Flasher (0% Multiracial). New Salem is less Multiracial than neighboring Glen Ullin (4.1% Multiracial), and Carson (8.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.