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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

New Pekin

Indiana · 1,095 residents · 2.383 sq mi
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New Pekin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,841. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 239 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $34,100. Households here earn about 38% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,095
−18%vs 2000
vs 1,334 in 2000
1990 – 2025
460 / sq mi
−18%vs 2000
vs 560 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.6
−1%vs 2000
vs 32.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024New Pekin
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,841
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $32,546 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,370
−43%vs 2000
vs $14,710 in 2000
US average: $14,340
16.7%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$34,100
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $60,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$297
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $396 in 2000
US average: $450
68.4%
+4.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 64.3% in 2000
31.6% rent
1.9
+3%vs 2000
vs 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(1,301)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(17)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.7%(50)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(1,093)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(2)
Diversity Score1.8%(20)
2
−52%vs 2000
vs 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.7%
+0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
55.6%
−8.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 64.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.3%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.3 min
+2%vs 2000
vs 21.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Pekin, Indiana?

New Pekin, Indiana has about 1,095 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in New Pekin, Indiana earns about $17,841 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Pekin, Indiana expensive?

In New Pekin, Indiana, the median home is worth about $34,100, and the typical rent is about $297 a month.

How educated are people in New Pekin, Indiana?

About 4.7% of adults age 25 and over in New Pekin, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Pekin, Indiana?

About 16.7% of people in New Pekin, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

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

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