Demographics & People — New Pekin, Indiana
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,377 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,400 |
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| Median Age | 37.8 |
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| Total Households | 556 |
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| Family Households | 359 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.48 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1001 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,293 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 2 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 70 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 573 |
| Other groups | 180 |
| German | 173 |
| Irish | 133 |
| English | 130 |
| American | 104 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 31 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| European | 24 |
| Welsh | 19 |
Language
| English Only | 1,238 |
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| Spanish | 8 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,269 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 71 |
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| Population 18+ | 955 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 31.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 5.2% |
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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 Pekin, Indiana.
