[4] According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, New Baden has a total area of 1.83 square miles (4.74 km2), all land.

[6] It was founded in 1855, remaining a small village until struck by a devastating tornado in 1896.

Neighboring communities contributed to the rebuilding, creating a larger, more modern town which began to thrive, its success coinciding with the end of the long depression.

There were 1,347 housing units at an average density of 738.08 per square mile (284.97/km2).

27.91% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.58% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.