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]
New Salem, Kansas | |
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Unincorporated community | |
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Coordinates: 37°18′38″N 96°53′43″W[1] | |
Country | United States |
State | Kansas |
County | Cowley |
Elevation | 1,250 ft (380 m) |
Population (2020)[2] | |
• Total | 58 |
Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Area code | 620 |
FIPS code | 20-50425 [1] |
GNIS ID | 469917 [1] |
A post office was opened in New Salem in 1872, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1972.[3]
Historical population | |||
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
2020 | 58 | — | |
U.S. Decennial Census |
For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined New Salem as a census-designated place (CDP).
The community is served by Winfield USD 465 public school district.
Municipalities and communities of Cowley County, Kansas, United States | ||
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County seat: Winfield | ||
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Footnotes | †This community is designated a Census-Designated Place (CDP) by the United States Census Bureau. ‡This community also has portions in an adjacent county or counties. | |
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