New Salem Township, NC
Living in New Salem Township
Bikeability1
Walkability3
Commute36
Public Transit1
Affordability53
Public Safety90
Airports60
Hospitals31
Colleges27
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools63
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.2kPopulation+117 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
21%College-Educated+9% (2010–19)
81%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years32%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Black5%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate38%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household81%
Householder living alone17%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$82kMedian Household Income+$40k (2010–19)
98%Above Poverty+13% (2010–19)
31 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K25%
$100K to $124K15%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K11%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector70%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Sales and office18%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van97%
Walked<1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$259kMedian Home Value+$96k (2010–19)
36%Built 2000 or Later
$610Median Monthly Rent+$172 (2010–19)
69%Owner-Occupied+11% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached80%
Mobile home20%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200926%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K30%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K3%
$1M to $1.49M2%
House Heating Type
Electricity59%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas27%
Utility gas3%
Wood8%
Crime
Violent Crime in New Salem Township
United States45
North Carolina20
Charlotte Metro Area22
Union County13
Property Crime in New Salem Township
United States48
North Carolina30
Charlotte Metro Area27
Union County30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (31%)(67%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump70%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 44 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 43 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in New Salem Township
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding68
Tornado22
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near New Salem Township, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near New Salem Township, NC
Carolina Christian School
10 miles, NW
Tabernacle Christian School
12 miles, SW
Abundant Life Christian Academy
19 miles, W
Faith Baptist Christian School
19 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near New Salem Township, NC
Wingate University
10 miles, SW
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
25 miles, NW
Pfeiffer University
26 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near New Salem Township, NC
Atrium Health Union
14 miles, SW
Atrium Health Anson
17 miles, SE
Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center
18 miles, NW
Stanly Regional Medical Center
19 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near New Salem Township, NC
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
34 miles, W
Piedmont Triad International Airport
72 miles, N
Florence Regional Airport
74 miles, SE
Fayetteville Regional Airport-Grannis Field
84 miles, E