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New Pekin

Indiana · 1,323 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 $40,208. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $88,100. The poverty rate of 21.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% 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
1,323
−1%since 2000
from 1,334 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
555 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 560 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.3
+16%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024New Pekin
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,208
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,546 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,519
+26%since 2000
from $14,710 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.4%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.2%
US avg: 10%
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,100
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$663
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $396 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.3% in 2000
39.2% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+18%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(1,226)
Black0.5%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2%(27)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other7%(93)
Diversity Score22.4%(296)
Diversity Score
22
+499%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.8%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 64.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.0 min
+52%since 2000
from 21.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2011
from 51.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.5%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
Female
56.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−78.6 ptssince 2013
from 84.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Pekin, Indiana?

New Pekin, Indiana has about 1,323 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Pekin, Indiana earns about $40,208 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 $88,100, and the typical rent is about $663 a month.

How educated are people in New Pekin, Indiana?

About 11.8% 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 21.6% 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 228 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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