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New Salem, PA


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New Salem, Pennsylvania

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.

The People and Families of New Salem

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.

Wealth and Education

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 Inclinations

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 Housing

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.

Commuting

In New Salem, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

New Salem strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%New Salem Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%New Salem People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%New Salem Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of New Salem, PA

Comparing New Salem to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population88
Male Share of the Population89
Senior Citizens65
Well-Paid Single Men65
Racial Diversity55
Female Share of the Population32
Children Under 5 Years Old23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty910
People in Middle Class or Better99
Median Family Income99
College Educated Adults77

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work77
Public Transportation Use64
Short Commute Times55
Working at Home34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built810
Affordability of Rents32
Affordability of Property Taxes34
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
People Living Alone11
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