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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

New Palestine

Indiana · 1,264 residents · 2.034 sq mi
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New Palestine is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $61,875. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 97% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $128,500. Poverty is rare here, at 2.6% of residents. Households here earn about 49% more than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.7
US median: 35.2
Average education
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,264
+97%since 1990
from 643 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
621 / sq mi
+97%since 1990
from 316 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.7
+6%since 1990
from 33.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3851K2K3K3K1990201020202024New Palestine
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,875
+53%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,687 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,821
+95%since 1990
from $14,237 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
2.6%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 1.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,500
+65%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $59,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$583
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $373 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
83.4%
+13.8 ptssince 1990
from 69.6% in 1990
16.6% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+8%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(641)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.7%(17)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(1,247)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(4)
Asian0.2%(2)
Diversity Score1.4%(18)
Diversity Score
1
−48%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.1%
+11.3 ptssince 1990
from 11.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.8%
+11.8 ptssince 1990
from 77.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
−21%since 1990
from 24.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Palestine, Indiana?

New Palestine, Indiana has about 1,264 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in New Palestine, Indiana earns about $61,875 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 $128,500, and the typical rent is about $583 a month.

How educated are people in New Palestine, Indiana?

About 23.1% 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 2.6% 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 621 residents, a change of about 97 percent over that period.

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

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