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New Palestine

County:
Hancock County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
2.034
State:
Indiana

New Palestine is a town located in Hancock County, Indiana. New Palestine has a 2025 population of 3,621 . New Palestine is currently growing at a rate of 2.4% annually and its population has increased by 30.2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,781 in 2020.

The median household income in New Palestine is $93,170 with a poverty rate of 5.75%. The median age in New Palestine is 42.9 years: 33.6 years for males, and 47.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 94.5 males.

3.6K
Total Population
1,780
Density (mi²)
85 2.4%
Growth

New Palestine Population

New Palestine Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of New Palestine includes 96.33% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Two or more races, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (96.33%)

Black or African American (1.75%)

Two or more races (1.19%)

Other race (0.46%)

Asian (0.26%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White2,91696.33%
Black or African American531.75%
Two or more races361.19%
Other race140.46%
Asian80.26%

New Palestine Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

New Palestine's average per capita income is $71,078. Household income levels show a median of $93,170. The poverty rate stands at 5.75%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$131,534-
Families$99,579$147,198
Households$93,170$125,366
Non Families$50,938$65,337

$71,078

Average Income

$93,170

Median Household Income

5.75%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)