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New Paris

Indiana · 1,549 residents · 1.56 sq mi
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New Paris is a city of 1,549 people in Indiana. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 14% of adults. The population has risen by half since 2000, adding 543 people. This skews young, with a median age of 32.0. 81% of homes are owner-occupied. The foreign-born share is 5%.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

1,549
+54%since 2000
from 1,006 in 2000
1990 – 2024
996 / sq mi
+33%since 2009
from 751 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
32.0
−10%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.56 sq mi
Population, 19902024
8851K1K1K2K19902000201020202024New Paris
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.9%(61)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 99.9%(153)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.9%(122)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.5%(85)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 248.8%(136)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3415.6%(241)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4415.1%(234)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.7%(197)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 648.3%(129)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 747.7%(120)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.5%(54)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.1%(17)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$74,663
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,446 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$33,414
+93%since 2000
from $17,270 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.4%
+28.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
10.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.332
+8%since 2010
from 0.308 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade46.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$223,700
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$1,061
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $575 in 2000
US average: $1,442
80.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
19.5% rent
0.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.77 people
−13%since 2009
from 3.20 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
29.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
9.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
3.0
+68%since 2009
from 1.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
34
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(976)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(1,338)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(189)
Asian1.4%(22)
Other0%(0)
30
+609%since 2009
from 4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican11.9%(184)
Asian origin
Chinese1.4%(22)
Ancestry
German34.5%(535)
English10.3%(159)
American9.7%(150)
Irish4.9%(76)
Swiss2.7%(42)
French2.5%(38)
Dutch1.6%(25)
Scottish1.4%(22)
Polish1.3%(20)
Ukrainian1.3%(20)
Swedish0.4%(6)
Section 05

Education

14.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.2 min
+114%since 2000
from 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
78.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
14.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
1.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
1.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
75.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 78.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
80.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 70.8% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
4.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
21.4%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

52.6%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
47.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
4.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
6.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
11.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2012
from 9.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
7.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2013
from 10.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
85.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2017
from 79.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
92.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 95.3% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
93.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 84.3% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
88.4%
−11.2 ptssince 2016
from 99.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
7.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married27.8%(179)
Married55.3%(357)
Widowed7.9%(51)
Divorced9%(58)
Women 15+
Never married24.8%(141)
Married65.8%(374)
Widowed6%(34)
Divorced3.3%(19)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

7.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2013
from 10.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
62.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 69.4% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
20.7%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
12.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
11.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
1.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
77.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 78.1% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
23.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 23.0% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)42.3%(30)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)23.9%(17)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era33.8%(24)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 71 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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How many people live in New Paris, Indiana?

New Paris, Indiana has about 1,549 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Paris, Indiana earns about $74,663 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Paris, Indiana expensive?

In New Paris, Indiana, the median home is worth about $223,700, and the typical rent is about $1,061 a month.

How educated are people in New Paris, Indiana?

About 14.1% of adults age 25 and over in New Paris, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Paris, Indiana?

About 10.5% of people in New Paris, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Paris, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, New Paris, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 596 residents, a change of about 63 percent over that period.

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

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