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New Palestine

Indiana · 3,621 residents (2025 est.) · 2.034 sq mi
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New Palestine is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $96,923. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,963 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $357,500. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 35% more than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,227
+155%since 2000
from 1,264 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,587 / sq mi
+155%since 2000
from 621 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.4
+13%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,621 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3851K2K3K3K1990201020202024New Palestine
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,923
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,875 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,080
+94%since 2000
from $27,821 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.4%
+25.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.433 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$357,500
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $128,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,129
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $583 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
19.7% rent
Vacancy rate
4.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+78%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
69
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(1,247)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(4)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.4%(18)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(2,925)
Black1.7%(55)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(56)
Asian3%(96)
Other2.9%(95)
Diversity Score22%(710)
Diversity Score
22
+1483%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.9%
+18.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.3 min
+83%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 87.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.7%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.1%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 74.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.3%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
49.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.3%
−44.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2012
from 11.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.6%
−85.2 ptssince 2013
from 90.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2017
from 87.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2016
from 98.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Palestine, Indiana?

New Palestine, Indiana has about 3,227 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Palestine, Indiana earns about $96,923 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Palestine, Indiana expensive?

In New Palestine, Indiana, the median home is worth about $357,500, and the typical rent is about $1,129 a month.

How educated are people in New Palestine, Indiana?

About 41.9% of adults age 25 and over in New Palestine, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Palestine, Indiana?

About 5.7% of people in New Palestine, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Palestine, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, New Palestine, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,584 residents, a change of about 402 percent over that period.

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