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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

Total population
37,581
Unchangedsince 2000
from 37,603 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,425 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,426 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
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, 1990 – 2024
36K37K37K38K38K1990201020202024New Albany
202438K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,710
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,923 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
18.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
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

Median home value
$180,500
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,026
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $503 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 59.3% in 2000
44.6% rent
Vacancy rate
10.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+32%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
49
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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%
Diversity Score20.4%(7,683)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.5%(29,889)
Black7.7%(2,884)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(2,059)
Asian1.3%(487)
Other6%(2,262)
Diversity Score44.3%(16,666)
Diversity Score
44
+117%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+65%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.0%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 65.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.7%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.0%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2012
from 16.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.8%
−76.5 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.9%
+17.4 ptssince 2017
from 68.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 95.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 3.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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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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