New Salem, MA is a small town with a population of 1,072 and a population density of 23 people per square mile. It is located in the western region of Massachusetts and surrounded by beautiful scenery. The area has many local businesses including restaurants, cafes, boutiques, galleries and antique shops. It is also home to several annual festivals and events such as the New Salem Festival of Lights in December and the Harvest Fair in October. Year-round outdoor activities include fishing at Quabbin Reservoir, hiking trails at Mt Warner State Park, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing on nearby trails and canoeing or kayaking on the Connecticut River. There are also several organizations in New Salem such as the New Salem Historical Society which preserves the history of this small community. Local sporting events include youth baseball tournaments held at Granby Field every summer.
The population in New Salem is 1,072. There are 24 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in New Salem is 56.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in New Salem is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in New Salem
- 57.2% are married
- 14.9% are divorced
- 23.3% are married with children
- 18.9% have children, but are single
Race in New Salem
- 96.0% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.8% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.8% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander