New Salem, Kansas
Unincorporated community
KDOT map of Cowley County (legend)
KDOT map of Cowley County (legend)
New Salem is located in Kansas
New Salem
New Salem
New Salem is located in the United States
New Salem
New Salem
Coordinates: 37°18′38″N 96°53′43″W / 37.31056°N 96.89528°W / 37.31056; -96.89528[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyCowley
Elevation
[1]
1,250 ft (380 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total58
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code620
FIPS code20-50425
GNIS ID469917[1]

New Salem is an unincorporated community in Cowley County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 58.[2]

History

A post office was opened in New Salem in 1872, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1972.[3]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
202058—
U.S. Decennial Census

For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined New Salem as a census-designated place (CDP).

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 58 people, 25 households, and 21 families in New Salem.[4][5] The population density was 158.0 per square mile (61.0/km2). There were 27 housing units at an average density of 73.6 per square mile (28.4/km2).[5][6] The racial makeup was 86.21% (50) white or European American (86.21% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 8.62% (5) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 5.17% (3) from two or more races.[7] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.0% (0) of the population.[8]

Of the 25 households, 28.0% had children under the age of 18; 76.0% were married couples living together; 8.0% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 16.0% of households consisted of individuals and 12.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[5] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 0.0% of the population.[9]

17.2% of the population was under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 17.2% from 45 to 64, and 29.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males.[5] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 100.0 males.[5]

Education

The community is served by Winfield USD 465 public school district.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: New Salem, Kansas
  2. 1 2 "Profile of New Salem, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on April 6, 2022. Retrieved April 6, 2022.
  3. ↑ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 6, 2014.
  4. ↑ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  6. ↑ Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
  7. ↑ "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  8. ↑ "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  9. ↑ "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.

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