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31 percent of New Salem residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2018, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The percentage of unemployed residents was less than the statewide total of 34.7 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total New Salem population reached 226.

Out of 156 people who had a job, all belonged to the civilian labor force.

The total unemployment numbers include residents of all ages who are not working.

Employment status	Number of people	Percentage of population
Not employed	70	31
Employed	156	69
Employed in civilian labor force	156	69
Employed in armed forces	0	0