New Salem, North Dakota

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Population in 2022: 1,027 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +9.5%
 
Males: 467  (45.5%)
Females: 560  (54.5%)
Median resident age:

35.7 years
North Dakota median age:

36.2 years

Zip codes: 58563.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $68,574 (it was $26,848 in 2000)
New Salem:

$68,574
ND:

$71,970

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $30,334 (it was $16,514 in 2000)

New Salem city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $179,005 (it was $48,000 in 2000)
New Salem:

$179,005
ND:

$243,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $178,357; detached houses: $187,064; mobile homes: $33,106

Median gross rent in 2022: $824.

March 2022 cost of living index in New Salem: 80.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 6.7%

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  • Races in New Salem, ND (2022)
    • 91797.4%White alone
    • 121.3%Hispanic
    • 10.1%American Indian alone

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According to our research of North Dakota and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in New Salem, North Dakota as of May 11, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in New Salem is 917 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.


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Ancestries: German (78.3%), American (10.5%), Norwegian (5.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 2161 feet

Land area: 1.45 square miles.

Population density: 711 people per square mile   (low).

New Salem, North Dakota map

2 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.2%
North Dakota:

4.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,602 (0.9%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,555 (0.9%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Bismarck, ND (30.0 miles , pop. 55,532).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (412.7 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (760.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Almont, ND (3.0 miles),
Center, ND (4.4 miles ),
Glen Ullin, ND (4.5 miles ),
Harmon, ND (4.8 miles),
Mandan, ND (5.0 miles ),
Flasher, ND (5.3 miles ),
Bismarck, ND (5.5 miles ),
Carson, ND (5.5 miles )

Latitude: 46.84 N, Longitude: 101.41 W

Area code: 701

Distribution of median household income in New Salem, ND in 2022
Distribution of house value in New Salem, ND in 2022
New Salem satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 1 building, cost: $190,200
  • 2021: 3 buildings, average cost: $190,200
  • 2020: 3 buildings, average cost: $190,200
  • 2019: 3 buildings, average cost: $190,200
  • 2018: 3 buildings, average cost: $190,200
  • 2017: 3 buildings, average cost: $190,200
  • 2016: 3 buildings, average cost: $190,200
  • 2015: 3 buildings, average cost: $190,200
  • 2014: 3 buildings, average cost: $190,200
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $100,000
Number of permits per 10,000 New Salem, ND residents
Average permit cost in New Salem, ND
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.2%
North Dakota:

1.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +16 (+1.7%).
Most common industries in New Salem, ND (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (10.5%)
  • Health care (10.0%)
  • Construction (8.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.7%)
  • Public administration (4.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (16.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (9.1%)
  • Educational services (9.1%)
  • Truck transportation (5.9%)
  • Utilities (5.4%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.8%)
  • Public administration (3.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (19.4%)
  • Educational services (12.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (9.1%)
  • Gasoline stations (6.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.7%)
  • Public administration (5.7%)
Most common occupations in New Salem, ND (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.3%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.9%)
  • Cashiers (3.6%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (3.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.5%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.4%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5.4%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.8%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (8.6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.4%)
  • Cashiers (7.4%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.3%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5.7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.6%)

Average climate in New Salem, North Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

New Salem, North Dakota average temperatures New Salem, North Dakota average precipitation New Salem, North Dakota humidity New Salem, North Dakota wind speed New Salem, North Dakota snowfall New Salem, North Dakota sunshine New Salem, North Dakota clear and cloudy days

Tornado activity:

New Salem-area historical tornado activity is slightly below North Dakota state average. It is 49% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/29/1953, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 44.5 miles away from the New Salem city center killed 2 people and injured 20 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 7/4/1978, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 30.9 miles away from the city center killed 5 people and injured 35 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

New Salem-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above North Dakota state average. It is 85% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 473.1 miles away from New Salem center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 9/8/1984 at 00:59:31, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MB, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 283.6 miles away from the city center
On 10/28/1983 at 14:06:06, a magnitude 7.3 (6.2 MB, 7.3 MS, 7.0 MW) earthquake occurred 630.0 miles away from the city center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 206.1 miles away from the city center
On 10/18/1984 at 15:30:23, a magnitude 5.5 (5.4 MB, 5.1 MS, 5.5 ML) earthquake occurred 369.4 miles away from New Salem center
On 5/29/1984 at 20:18:32, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 285.0 miles away from New Salem center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Morton County (24) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 20
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 18, Storms: 10, Snows: 4, Winter Storms: 4, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
New Salem topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in New Salem:

  • ELM CREST MANOR (100 ELM AVE)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to New Salem:

  • Bismarck State College (about 29 miles; Bismarck, ND; Full-time enrollment: 3,015)
  • University of Mary (about 33 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 2,854)
  • Minot State University (about 98 miles; Minot, ND; FT enrollment: 2,887)
  • Northern State University (about 171 miles; Aberdeen, SD; FT enrollment: 2,203)
  • Black Hills State University (about 202 miles; Spearfish, SD; FT enrollment: 3,166)
  • South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (about 211 miles; Rapid City, SD; FT enrollment: 2,102)
  • University of North Dakota (about 217 miles; Grand Forks, ND; FT enrollment: 12,858)

Public high school in New Salem:

  • NEW SALEM-ALMONT HIGH SCHOOL (Location: 310 ELM AVE, Grades: 7-12)

Public elementary/middle school in New Salem:

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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in New Salem: New Salem Fire Station (A), New Salem Ambulance Service (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Graceland Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Hotel: Sunset Motel (1301 North 8th Street).

Morton County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in New Salem that have no violations reported:

  • NEW SALEM CITY OF (Population served: 946, Primary Water Source Type: Purch surface water)
Average household size:
This city:

2.2 people
North Dakota:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

59.7%
Whole state:

60.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

6.2%
Whole state:

6.4%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households
64 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
59 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in New Salem (2011 data):

  • Security First Bank of North Dakota: Security First Bank Of North Dakota at 700 Ash Avenue, branch established on 1925/01/01. Info updated 2008/08/21: Bank assets: $140.5 mil, Deposits: $116.1 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 5 total offices, Holding Company: Oliver Bancorporation, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in New Salem:

Marital status in New Salem, ND
  • Never married: 23.2%
  • Now married: 49.5%
  • Separated: 0.8%
  • Widowed: 16.2%
  • Divorced: 10.3%

For population 25 years and over in New Salem:

  • High school or higher: 90.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.1%
  • Unemployed: 5.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.6
North Dakota average:

10.0

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - New Salem
Presidential Elections Results

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Religion statistics for New Salem, ND (based on Morton County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic14,55412
Mainline Protestant4,78015
Evangelical Protestant3,10717
Other53
None5,025-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 6
Morton County:

2.32 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

3.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 10
Here:

3.87 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

4.89 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 14
This county:

5.41 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

8.90 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Morton County:

7.2%
State:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Morton County:

29.6%
State:

27.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Morton County:

13.1%
North Dakota:

13.0%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
New Salem:

56.7%
North Dakota:

50.7%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
New Salem:

53.7%
State:

48.2%

Average BMI:
Here:

28.3
North Dakota:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
New Salem:

19.1%
State:

21.0%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

8.8%
North Dakota:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

7.0
North Dakota:

6.9

Overweight people:
New Salem:

36.4%
North Dakota:

34.2%

General health condition:
This city:

60.4%
North Dakota:

57.5%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

76.4%
North Dakota:

78.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of New Salem, ND Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Streets and Highways 2$9,513$57,0780$0
Solid Waste Management 0$0 1$490
Financial Administration 0$0 1$1,733
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$965
Totals for Government 2$9,513$57,0789$3,188

New Salem government finances - Expenditure in 2018 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $212,000 ($206.43)
    Regular Highways: $175,000 ($170.40)
    General - Other: $139,000 ($135.35)
    Sewerage: $99,000 ($96.40)
    Police Protection: $44,000 ($42.84)
    Financial Administration: $30,000 ($29.21)
    Parks and Recreation: $18,000 ($17.53)
    Central Staff Services: $7,000 ($6.82)
    General Public Buildings: $1,000 ($0.97)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,000 ($0.97)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $147,000 ($143.14)

New Salem government finances - Revenue in 2018 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $66,000 ($64.26)
    Solid Waste Management: $14,000 ($13.63)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $74,000 ($72.05)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $186,000 ($181.11)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($0.97)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $221,000 ($215.19)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $55,000 ($53.55)
    General Local Government Support: $1,000 ($0.97)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $111,000 ($108.08)
    Property: $77,000 ($74.98)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $1,000 ($0.97)

New Salem government finances - Debt in 2018 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Industrial Revenue: $850,000 ($827.65)
    Beginning Outstanding - Public Debt for Private Purpose: $850,000 ($827.65)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $850,000 ($827.65)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $850,000 ($827.65)

New Salem government finances - Cash and Securities in 2018 (per resident):

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $758,000 ($738.07)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $133,000 ($129.50)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,655,000 ($1611.49)

Businesses in New Salem, ND

  • U-Haul: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in New Salem:

  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KBMR (1130 AM; 10 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KFYR (550 AM; 5 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KLXX (1270 AM; 1 kW; BISMARCK-MANDAN, ND; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KHRT (1320 AM; 10 kW; MINOT, ND; Owner: FAITH BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KBHB (810 AM; 25 kW; STURGIS, SD; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KLTC (1460 AM; 5 kW; DICKINSON, ND; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KCJB (910 AM; 5 kW; MINOT, ND; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KHOL (1410 AM; 1 kW; BEULAH, ND; Owner: TWO GUYS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KSJB (600 AM; 5 kW; JAMESTOWN, ND; Owner: CHESTERMAN COMM. JAMESTOWN, INC.)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • KRRZ (1390 AM; 5 kW; MINOT, ND; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in New Salem:

  • KSSS (101.5 FM; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KCND (90.5 FM; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: PRAIRIE PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KYYY (92.9 FM; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KACL (98.7 FM; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KQDY (94.5 FM; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KBYZ (96.5 FM; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KKCT (97.5 FM; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KNDR (104.7 FM; MANDAN, ND; Owner: CENTRAL DAKOTA ENTERPRISES, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around New Salem:

  • KBME-TV (Channel 3; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: PRAIRIE PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KXMB-TV (Channel 12; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: REITEN TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KNDX (Channel 26; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: PRIME CITIES BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KBMY (Channel 17; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: KBMY-KMCY, LLC)

New Salem fatal accident list:

Feb 21, 1978 09:45 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 2
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 9Number of bridges
  • 43ft / 13.4mTotal length
  • $416,000Total costs
  • 15,165Total average daily traffic
  • 2,461Total average daily truck traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

4 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in New Salem)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

53 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in New Salem, ND)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

17 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

16 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Paging Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in New Salem)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: PEITENPOL/HICKEY GREGA GN-1 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: CONT MOTOR C85 SERIES (85 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 1918A, N1918A, N-1918A, Serial Number: 1130JH-16, Year manufactured: 1992, Airworthiness Date: 08/24/1992, Certificate Issue Date: 05/18/2017
    Registrant (Individual): Kelley A Bethke, Po Box 6, New Salem, ND 58563
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150H (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6941S, N6941S, N-6941S, Serial Number: 15067641, Airworthiness Date: 10/18/1967, Certificate Issue Date: 01/22/2013
    Registrant (Individual): Daniel L Johnston, 5255 24th St, New Salem, ND 58563
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 03/02/2018

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 21. The highest number of fires - 36 took place in 2015, and the least - 8 in 2013. The data has a decreasing trend.
    Fire incident types in New Salem, ND When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (65.9%), and Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires (19.9%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in New Salem, ND
    • 23265.9%Outside Fires
    • 7019.9%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 359.9%Structure Fires
    • 154.3%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for New Salem, ND
Most common first names in New Salem, ND among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
George2681.6 years
John2579.0 years
William1783.1 years
Emma1386.3 years
Henry1379.6 years
Fred1282.0 years
Paul1175.3 years
Helen1183.8 years
Carl1076.2 years
Albert1076.9 years
Most common last names in New Salem, ND among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Doll1673.6 years
Kaelberer1384.1 years
Henke1381.9 years
Toepke1282.3 years
Heid1280.6 years
Holle1086.1 years
Hoger1076.5 years
Just981.8 years
Bauer980.0 years
Kunkel977.2 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in New Salem, ND
  • 92.4%Utility gas
  • 5.2%Electricity
  • 2.4%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in New Salem, ND
  • 47.7%Utility gas
  • 39.5%Electricity
  • 10.5%No fuel used
  • 2.3%Other fuel


New Salem compared to North Dakota state average:

  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
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Total of 2 patent applications in 2008-2024.