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CITY · 2010 ACS

New Albany

Indiana · 36,372 residents · 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 $38,638. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $111,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
36,372
−3%since 2000
from 37,603 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,347 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 2,426 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.1
+1%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
36K37K37K38K38K1990201020202024New Albany
202438K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,638
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,923 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,118
+15%since 2000
from $18,365 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,600
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$656
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $503 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.8%
−19.5 ptssince 2000
from 59.3% in 2000
43.9% rent
Vacancy rate
10.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+16%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(30,615)
Black8.6%(3,114)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(1,338)
Asian0.7%(243)
Other3.1%(1,133)
Diversity Score35.6%(12,940)
Diversity Score
36
+74%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+66%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.2%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
52.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.4%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Albany, Indiana?

New Albany, Indiana has about 36,372 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Albany, Indiana earns about $38,638 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 $111,600, and the typical rent is about $656 a month.

How educated are people in New Albany, Indiana?

About 17.5% 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 18.0% 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 50 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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