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New Washington

Indiana · 351 residents · 5.208 sq mi
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New Washington has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $81,705. Population has fallen 36% since 2000, a loss of 196 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $187,500. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
351
−36%since 2000
from 547 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
67 / sq mi
−36%since 2000
from 105 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.8
+13%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
3144255366467572000201020202024New Washington
2024351
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,705
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,368 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,536
+73%since 2000
from $19,343 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.8%
+46.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.334
−19%since 2010
from 0.413 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance15.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical15.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade14.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$187,500
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
78.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
21.5% rent
Vacancy rate
19.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.5%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.3%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+18%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
59
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(545)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.9%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(348)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(3)
Diversity Score2.1%(7)
Diversity Score
2
+133%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+26%since 2000
from 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.6%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 62.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.1%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
Female
56.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.6%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.8%
−8.4 ptssince 2012
from 25.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
25.9%
−55.1 ptssince 2013
from 81.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2017
from 77.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Washington, Indiana?

New Washington, Indiana has about 351 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Washington, Indiana earns about $81,705 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Washington, Indiana expensive?

In New Washington, Indiana, the median home is worth about $187,500.

How educated are people in New Washington, Indiana?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in New Washington, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Washington, Indiana?

About 10.3% of people in New Washington, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

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