New Salem, Kansas Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, New Salem, Kansas had a total population of 12, the 708th largest community in Kansas. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
New Salem Quick Facts
How New Salem Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 24 | 12 | -50.0% |
How New Salem Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 45 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
New Salem Rankings in Kansas
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Other Cities in Cowley County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas City | 11,884 | $49,629 | 17.2% | $86,800 |
| Winfield | 11,711 | $56,656 | 15.3% | $132,700 |
| Udall | 807 | $70,667 | 12.9% | $96,100 |
| Burden | 554 | $55,833 | 12.9% | $58,600 |
| Dexter | 540 | $52,357 | 2.8% | $81,800 |
| Parkerfield | 527 | $125,938 | 1.1% | $221,400 |
| Geuda Springs | 223 | $51,528 | 3.6% | $86,300 |
| Atlanta | 169 | $59,792 | 15.5% | $72,800 |
| Silverdale | 116 | $31,188 | 82.8% | $186,900 |
| Rock | 90 | $62,000 | 0.0% | N/A |
Cities Similar to New Salem
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marienthal | 13 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Byers | 11 | $45,000 | N/A | 0.0% | 18.2% |
| Brownell | 14 | N/A | N/A | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| Hamlin | 14 | $81,250 | $73,300 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| Ludell | 14 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 14.3% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 12, New Salem's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
New Salem is a small community located in Kansas, within Cowley County. The total population is 12. It ranks as the 708th most populous out of 721 Census-designated places in Kansas.
Age Demographics
100.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in New Salem. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 49% higher than the state average of 67.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in New Salem was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for New Salem, Kansas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Kansas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 721 Census-designated places in Kansas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of New Salem, Kansas?
New Salem, Kansas has a population of 12 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in New Salem, KS?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for New Salem — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in New Salem, KS?
The ACS sample for New Salem recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of New Salem, Kansas?
New Salem's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in New Salem, KS?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for New Salem — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is New Salem, Kansas?
0.0% of adults (25+) in New Salem hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.