New Salem
City in Morton County, North Dakota
New Salem is a city in Morton County, North Dakota, with 973 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,185 ft (666 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Almont, 8.9 miles SW.
- 973residents (2020 Census)
- 2,185 ftelevation · 666 m
- 1.4 sq miland area · 3.6 km²
- 703 / sq mipopulation density
- 58563ZIP code
About New Salem
New Salem is a city in Morton County, North Dakota, United States. It is part of the "Bismarck, North Dakota Metropolitan Statistical Area" or "Bismarck-Mandan". New Salem is approximately 24 miles west of Mandan and 31 miles west of Bismarck. The population was 973 at the 2020 census, and was estimated to be 1,158 in 2025. New Salem was founded in 1883.
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Living in New Salem
- Median household income
- $69,519
- Median home value
- $187,000
- Median rent
- $871/mo
- Median age
- 39.8
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New Salem had 973 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 973 |
|---|---|
| Density | 703 per sq mi (271 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
New Salem at a glance
| State | North Dakota (ND) |
|---|---|
| County | Morton County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 973 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.38 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,185 ft (666 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.8431° N, 101.4179° W |
| ZIP code | 58563 |
| Official website | newsalem-nd.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3856700 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near New Salem
- Almont8.9 mi SW
- Center19.6 mi N
- Glen Ullin19.8 mi W
- Harmon23.1 mi E
- Mandan25.1 mi E
- Flasher28.4 mi S
- Carson30.0 mi S
- Bismarck30.8 mi E
- Stanton32.9 mi N
- Hazen32.9 mi N
- Beulah33.7 mi NW
- Raleigh34.0 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about New Salem
What county is New Salem in?
New Salem is in Morton County, North Dakota.
What is the population of New Salem, ND?
973 people lived in New Salem at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of New Salem, ND?
The ZIP code of New Salem is 58563.
What is the elevation of New Salem?
2,185 feet (666 m) above sea level.
What towns are near New Salem?
Almont (8.9 mi), Center (19.6 mi), Glen Ullin (19.8 mi), Harmon (23.1 mi), Mandan (25.1 mi).
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