Demographics & People — New Palestine, Indiana
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 3,027 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~3,700 |
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| Median Age | 40.4 |
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| Total Households | 1,215 |
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| Family Households | 877 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.46 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0441 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,916 |
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| Black or African American | 53 |
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| Asian | 8 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 861 |
| German | 718 |
| English | 390 |
| Irish | 368 |
| Other groups | 351 |
| American | 191 |
| European | 133 |
| Dutch | 82 |
| Scotch-Irish | 72 |
| Swiss | 46 |
Language
| English Only | 2,812 |
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| Spanish | 0 |
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| Population 5+ | 2,829 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 85 |
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| Population 18+ | 2,254 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 35.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 13.7% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for New Palestine, Indiana.
