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New Pekin

Indiana · 1,401 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 $29,688. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $84,400. The poverty rate of 25.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% 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
1,401
+5%since 2000
from 1,334 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
588 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 560 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.8
+12%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024New Pekin
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,688
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,546 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,965
−5%since 2000
from $14,710 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,400
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$409
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $396 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.4%
−24.8 ptssince 2000
from 64.3% in 2000
40.5% rent
Vacancy rate
10.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+54%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(1,341)
Black0.5%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(33)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other2.1%(30)
Diversity Score12.1%(169)
Diversity Score
12
+223%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+24%since 2000
from 21.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.1%
−43.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
Female
57.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.9%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Pekin, Indiana?

New Pekin, Indiana has about 1,401 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Pekin, Indiana earns about $29,688 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 $84,400, and the typical rent is about $409 a month.

How educated are people in New Pekin, Indiana?

About 5.3% 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 25.2% of people in New Pekin, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Pekin, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, New Pekin, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 306 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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

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