Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

New Palestine, IN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,227

Median Agei

40.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

90.6%2,925

Asian

3%96

Two or More

1.8%57

Hispanic/Latino

1.7%56

Black

1.7%55

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.7%22

Other

0.5%16

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.9%44

High School Diploma

25.2%574

Some College (<1 yr)

7%159

Some College (1+ yr)

12.4%283

Associate's Degree

5.5%125

Bachelor's Degree

32%730

Master's Degree

8.3%189

Professional Degree

0.2%5

Doctorate

1.4%31

HS or Higher

93.9%

BA or Higher

41.9%

Graduate+

9.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$357,500

Median Renti

$1,129

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

80.3%1,022

Renter-Occupied

19.7%250

Total Units

1,326

Homeownership

80.3%

Vacancy Rate

4.1%

Home Values

$100K–$150K

2.6%27

$150K–$200K

10.6%108

$200K–$300K

16.8%172

$300K–$500K

56.5%577

$500K–$1M

12.8%131

$1M+

0.7%7

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

16.8%223

2010–2019

19.8%262

2000–2009

16.7%221

1990–1999

13.9%184

1980–1989

3.2%43

1970–1979

5.2%69

1960–1969

5.1%68

1950–1959

4.1%54

1940–1949

2.9%39

1939 or earlier

12.3%163

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

71.6%911

Electricity

24.9%317

Bottled/LP Gas

1.3%16

Other

1.2%15

No Fuel

0.6%8

Fuel Oil

0.4%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$96,923

Mean Household Incomei

$138,402

Per Capita Incomei

$54,080

Poverty Ratei

5.7%

Unemploymenti

4.1%

Labor Forcei

1,723

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.6%46

$10K–$15K

0.6%8

$15K–$20K

0.4%5

$20K–$25K

2.6%33

$25K–$30K

1.3%16

$30K–$35K

3.5%44

$35K–$40K

1.3%16

$40K–$45K

0.9%12

$45K–$50K

0.6%8

$50K–$60K

6.2%79

$60K–$75K

10.6%135

$75K–$100K

18.9%240

$100K–$125K

11.5%146

$125K–$150K

10.3%131

$150K–$200K

13.9%177

$200K+

13.8%176

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers4 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

983%

By Region

Top Countries

India

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,652

Avg. Commutei

35.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,652

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

57(2.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.4%Insured

5.6%Uninsured