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New Albany

Indiana · 37,463 residents (2025 est.) · 15.5 sq mi
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New Albany has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,710. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $180,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

37,581
Unchangedsince 2000
from 37,603 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,425 / sq mi
+1%since 2009
from 2,390 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
38.2
+4%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:37,463 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 19902024
36K37K37K38K38K1990201020202024New Albany
202438K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56%(2,252)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.7%(1,757)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.9%(2,216)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.4%(2,416)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.8%(2,568)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3416.4%(6,165)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4413.7%(5,148)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.3%(3,858)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411.9%(4,472)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.7%(4,007)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.6%(1,719)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.7%(1,003)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$54,710
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,923 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$30,946
+69%since 2000
from $18,365 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.7%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
18.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.415
+2%since 2010
from 0.408 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

$180,500
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$1,026
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $503 in 2000
US average: $1,442
55.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 59.3% in 2000
44.6% rent
10.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
18.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
45.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
3.3
+15%since 2009
from 2.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
49
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(33,622)
Black6.9%(2,580)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(512)
Asian0.4%(159)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.5%(29,889)
Black7.7%(2,884)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(2,059)
Asian1.3%(487)
Other6%(2,262)
44
+36%since 2009
from 33 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2%(743)
Puerto Rican1.4%(536)
Dominican0.4%(144)
Salvadoran0.3%(127)
Honduran0.3%(126)
Cuban0.3%(102)
Colombian0.3%(98)
Spaniard0.1%(56)
Guatemalan0.1%(48)
Argentine0.1%(23)
+ 1 more hispanic origin group with data
Venezuelan0.1%(19)
Asian origin
Asian Indian0.5%(189)
Chinese0.4%(162)
Japanese0.1%(30)
Korean0.1%(30)
Vietnamese0.1%(30)
Filipino0%(17)
Pacific Islander origin
Chamorro0.1%(32)
Ancestry
German19.8%(7,434)
Irish14.3%(5,379)
English12.2%(4,573)
American8.1%(3,057)
Scottish2.5%(926)
Scotch-Irish2.3%(858)
Italian2.1%(782)
French1.8%(686)
Polish1.4%(514)
Welsh0.8%(304)
Norwegian0.7%(248)
+ 30 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch0.6%(234)
British0.5%(194)
Swedish0.4%(163)
Danish0.2%(90)
Arab0.2%(85)
Swiss0.2%(80)
West Indian0.2%(57)
Iranian0.1%(52)
Greek0.1%(48)
Lithuanian0.1%(41)
Ukrainian0.1%(41)
Belgian0.1%(38)
Russian0.1%(34)
Lebanese0.1%(32)
Canadian0.1%(32)
Syrian0.1%(27)
Austrian0.1%(26)
Hungarian0.1%(20)
Ghanaian0.1%(20)
Nigerian0.1%(20)
Romanian0.1%(19)
Czech0%(15)
Finnish0%(12)
Croatian0%(10)
Slovak0%(9)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

23.7%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.5%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
8.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.6 min
+65%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
75.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
10.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
12.0%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
1.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
9.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

6.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
61.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 65.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
8.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
33.7%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

48.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
51.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
3.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
6.0%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
20.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2012
from 16.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
6.8%
−76.5 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
85.9%
+17.4 ptssince 2017
from 68.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
95.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 95.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
2.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 3.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married41.4%(6,222)
Married39.2%(5,890)
Widowed2.8%(422)
Divorced16.6%(2,500)
Women 15+
Never married33.7%(5,502)
Married37.9%(6,185)
Widowed10.2%(1,664)
Divorced18.2%(2,971)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Albany, Indiana?

New Albany, Indiana has about 37,581 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in New Albany, Indiana?

The typical household in New Albany, Indiana earns about $54,710 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Albany, Indiana expensive?

In New Albany, Indiana, the median home is worth about $180,500, and the typical rent is about $1,026 a month.

How educated are people in New Albany, Indiana?

About 23.7% of adults age 25 and over in New Albany, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Albany, Indiana?

About 18.9% of people in New Albany, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Albany, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, New Albany, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,259 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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