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New Palestine

Indiana · 2,055 residents · 2.034 sq mi
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New Palestine is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $65,875. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 63% since 2000. Median home value is $186,300. Poverty is rare here, at 6.6% of residents. Households here earn about 38% more than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.2
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% 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
2,055
+63%since 2000
from 1,264 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,010 / sq mi
+63%since 2000
from 621 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.2
+4%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3851K2K3K3K1990201020202024New Palestine
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,875
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,327
+20%since 2000
from $27,821 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
43.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing9.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$186,300
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $128,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$706
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $583 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
63.2%
−20.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
22.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+36%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(1,997)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1%(20)
Asian0.6%(12)
Other5%(102)
Diversity Score15%(309)
Diversity Score
15
+982%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 23.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+55%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 87.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
43.6%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.6%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Palestine, Indiana?

New Palestine, Indiana has about 2,055 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Palestine, Indiana earns about $65,875 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 $186,300, and the typical rent is about $706 a month.

How educated are people in New Palestine, Indiana?

About 27.3% 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 6.6% 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 1,412 residents, a change of about 220 percent over that period.

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