New Salem Township, Pike County, Illinois
New Salem Township is a township in Pike County, Illinois. About 288 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 38.2 sq mi (99 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 288 ± 77
- County
- Pike County
- School district
- Pikeland Community Unit School District 10
- Land area
- 38.2 sq mi (99 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $60,341 ± $20,464
- Median home value
- $95,000 ± $34,440
- State
- Illinois
- Census code (GEOID)
- 1714952818
- Coordinates (central point)
- 39.709018, -90.857787
These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.
Cities, towns and communities in New Salem Township, largest first
- Baylis (village)102 people
- New Salem (village)93 people
These places’ central points lie inside New Salem Township. A place can reach across the line, and its government, if it has one, can be separate from the township’s.
Bordering areas, nearest first
- Hadley Township5.7 mi west
- Fairmount Township5.8 mi north
- Pittsfield Township6.1 mi south
- Griggsville Township6.1 mi east
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with New Salem Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Pike County, largest first
- Pittsfield Township3,955 people
- Barry Township1,704 people
- Griggsville Township1,557 people
- Pleasant Hill Township1,340 people
- Newburg Township1,197 people
- Kinderhook Township749 people
- Spring Creek Township571 people
- Derry Township423 people
- Montezuma Township417 people
- Atlas Township361 people
- Pleasant Vale Township358 people
- Perry Township310 people
All 23
- Fairmount Township221 people
- Martinsburg Township217 people
- Hardin Township195 people
- Hadley Township159 people
- Chambersburg Township148 people
- Pearl Township114 people
- Detroit Township88 people
- Ross Township81 people
- Flint Township12 people
- Cincinnati Township4 people
- Levee Township0 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Pike County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in New Salem Township
- Longest day
- 14 hours 59 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 22 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:34 AM around June 14
- Latest sunrise
- 7:37 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:38 PM around December 7
- Latest sunset
- 8:35 PM around June 27
Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 7:22 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 41 min |
| Feb 15 | 6:55 AM | 5:39 PM | 10 h 44 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:15 AM | 7:10 PM | 11 h 55 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:26 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May 15 | 5:49 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:34 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 59 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:48 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:15 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:44 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:13 AM | 6:24 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:47 AM | 4:47 PM | 10 h |
| Dec 15 | 7:17 AM | 4:39 PM | 9 h 22 min |
Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.
Before using this answer on a form
A township line is not always the line on your mail: a mailing address can name another town or post office, and school districts, ZIP Codes and tax districts follow their own lines. For taxes, voting or permits, check the full address with Pike County or the local office.
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