Elementary School District · MA
New Salem-Wendell School District
New Salem-Wendell School District is a elementary school district in Massachusetts with a community population of 1,904. The median household income is $70,600 and the median age is 52.9.
1,904
Population
25
People / sq mi
$70,600
Median Income
52.9
Median Age
New Salem-Wendell School District covers 77 sq mi of land at 24.9 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 82.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 60.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$70,600
Median Household Income
$40,200
Per Capita Income
10.1%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment
Housing
$324,300
Median Home Value
$1,206
Median Rent
88.0%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
96.2%
High School+
42.4%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
New Salem-Wendell School District serves a community with a population of 1,904 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This elementary school district is located in Massachusetts.
The median household income in New Salem-Wendell School District is $70,600, with a per capita income of $40,200. The poverty rate is 10.1%.
New Salem-Wendell School District is 82.6% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 60.3% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In New Salem-Wendell School District, 96.2% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in New Salem-Wendell School District is $324,300, with a median rent of $1,206. The homeownership rate is 88.0%.
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Data for New Salem-Wendell School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a elementary school district (GEOID: 2508530).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.