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New Salem, Pennsylvania, in Fayette county, is 36 miles S of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. New Salem contains a population of approximately 648.
In New Salem, about 68% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in New Salem, at least compared to other towns of its size.
In 2000, New Salem had a median family income of $53,295. The typical family in New Salem is better off than most in Pennsylvania. The town has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in New Salem.
Political donors in New Salem favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,000. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.
New Salem has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 88% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the town are newer than those found in most places.
In New Salem, 97% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing New Salem to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):
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