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New Palestine

Indiana · 2,744 residents · 2.034 sq mi
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New Palestine is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $81,131. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,480 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $206,900. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents. Households here earn about 39% more than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,744
+117%since 2000
from 1,264 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,349 / sq mi
+117%since 2000
from 621 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.5
+25%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3851K2K3K3K1990201020202024New Palestine
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,131
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,932
+54%since 2000
from $27,821 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
61.1%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$206,900
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $128,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,048
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $583 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
21.4% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+23%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(2,560)
Black0.5%(15)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(42)
Asian0.6%(16)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.8%(186)
Diversity Score
7
+389%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.9%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 23.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 88.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.6 min
+74%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 87.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 74.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.4%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
50.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.3%
−89.5 ptssince 2013
from 90.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Palestine, Indiana?

New Palestine, Indiana has about 2,744 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Palestine, Indiana earns about $81,131 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 $206,900, and the typical rent is about $1,048 a month.

How educated are people in New Palestine, Indiana?

About 37.9% 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 2,101 residents, a change of about 327 percent over that period.

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

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