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New Paris

Indiana · 1,494 residents · 1.555 sq mi
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New Paris is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,351. Population has grown 49% since 2000. Median home value is $122,600. At a median age of 32.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% 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
1,494
+49%since 2000
from 1,006 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
961 / sq mi
+49%since 2000
from 647 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.4
−8%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8851K1K1K2K1990201020202024New Paris
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,351
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,446 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,470
+42%since 2000
from $17,270 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.308
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade47.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance10.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Information7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,600
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$687
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $575 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
62.6%
−15.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
21.6% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.1%
+28.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+6%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(976)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.9%(49)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(1,437)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(48)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.2%(18)
Diversity Score10.9%(163)
Diversity Score
11
+122%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.6%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+93%since 2000
from 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.7%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.8%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
Female
45.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.7%
−54.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Paris, Indiana?

New Paris, Indiana has about 1,494 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Paris, Indiana earns about $58,351 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 $122,600, and the typical rent is about $687 a month.

How educated are people in New Paris, Indiana?

About 18.2% 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 10.0% 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 541 residents, a change of about 57 percent over that period.

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