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New Harmony

Indiana · 680 residents (2025 est.) · 0.815 sq mi
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New Harmony has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,875. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $184,400. With a median age of 53.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
845
−8%since 2000
from 916 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,037 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,124 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.5
+14%since 2000
from 47.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:680 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6387478569641K1990201020202024New Harmony
2024845
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,875
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,182 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,169
+85%since 2000
from $17,349 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.1%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.412
+19%since 2010
from 0.345 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services10.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food5.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$184,400
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,014
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $445 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
20.2% rent
Vacancy rate
11.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.0%
+21.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+33%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
48
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(903)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(4)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.6%(15)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(780)
Black1.4%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.8%(15)
Other4.5%(38)
Diversity Score18.2%(154)
Diversity Score
18
+1007%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.5%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+57%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.2%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 13.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2011
from 50.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.4%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Female
54.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.2%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2012
from 19.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.2%
−81.3 ptssince 2013
from 91.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.3%
+18.9 ptssince 2017
from 63.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2016
from 94.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Harmony, Indiana?

New Harmony, Indiana has about 845 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Harmony, Indiana earns about $57,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Harmony, Indiana expensive?

In New Harmony, Indiana, the median home is worth about $184,400, and the typical rent is about $1,014 a month.

How educated are people in New Harmony, Indiana?

About 26.8% of adults age 25 and over in New Harmony, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Harmony, Indiana?

About 7.0% of people in New Harmony, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Harmony, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, New Harmony, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 7 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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