New Salem is a village in Pike County, Illinois, with a population of approximately 131.
Population131
Median Home$118,800
Area1.05 sq mi
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SAFE moves to new Salem location
SAFE moves to new Salem location southernillinoisnow.com
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NewsDEC 15, 2025
New ornament featuring Lincoln at New Salem now available
New ornament featuring Lincoln at New Salem now available NPR Illinois
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NewsSEP 04, 2025
Bluegrass and history coming to New Salem Historic Site Sept. 5-7
Bluegrass and history coming to New Salem Historic Site Sept. 5-7 The State Journal-Register
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