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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 2026 population of 4,041. New Palestine is currently growing at a rate of 5.48% annually and its population has increased by 45.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,781 in 2020.

The median household income in New Palestine is $96,923 with a poverty rate of 5.74%. The median age in New Palestine is 40.4 years: 32.7 years for males, and 46.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 104.1 males.

4K
Total Population
1,987
Density (mi²)
210 5.48%
Growth

New Palestine Population

New Palestine Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20264,0412105.48%
20253,8312105.8%
20243,621852.4%
20233,5362758.43%
20223,26136512.6%
20212,8961154.14%
20202,781220.8%
20192,5581114.54%
20182,4471094.66%
20172,338813.59%
20162,257572.59%
20152,200673.14%
20142,133261.23%
20132,107110.52%
20122,096-6-0.29%
20112,102472.29%
20102,11040.19%

Median Age

Overall: 40.4 years
Female: 46.7 years
Male: 32.7 years

New Palestine Adults

There are 2,459 adults, (448 of whom are seniors) in New Palestine.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,581 (49%)
Male: 1,646 (51%)

Demographics

The racial composition of New Palestine includes 90.89% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Two or more races, Black or African American, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,93390.89%
Asian962.97%
Two or more races752.32%
Black or African American551.7%
Other race290.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander220.68%
Native American170.53%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races180.56%
Native American170.53%
Other race130.4%
White80.25%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,92590.64%
Asian962.97%
Two or more races571.77%
Black or African American551.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander220.68%
Other race160.5%

New Palestine Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

New Palestine 's average per capita income is $70,269. Household income levels show a median of $96,923. The poverty rate stands at 5.74%.

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$133,200-
Families$102,049$159,182
Households$96,923$138,402
Non Families$50,709$65,501

$70,269

Average Income

$96,923

Median Household Income

5.74%

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)