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The Town of New Palestine had a population of 2,398 as of July 1, 2019. New Palestine ranks in the lower quartile for Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Indiana. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for New Palestine is located at latitude 39.722 and longitude -85.8891 in Hancock County. The formal boundaries for the Town of New Palestine encompass a land area of 1.19 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Hancock County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5). The elevation is 837 feet.
The Town of New Palestine (GNIS ID: 2396805) has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Town of New Palestine is located within Township of Sugar Creek, a minor civil division (MCD) of Hancock County.
Alternate Unofficial Names for New Palestine: Palestine, Sugar Creek.
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HOUSING AFFORDABILITY INDEX | |
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| New Palestine, IN Housing Affordability Index is 173 State of Indiana Housing Affordability Index is 180 | |
| The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability. | |
WEALTH INDEX | |
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| New Palestine, IN Wealth Index is 126 State of Indiana Wealth Index is 81 | |
| The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level. | |
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POPULATION | |
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| Total Population | 2,398 (100%) |
| Population in Households | 2,398 (100.0%) |
| Population in Families | 2,087 (87.0%) |
| Population in Group Quarters1 | 0 |
| Population Density | 1,376 |
| Diversity Index2 | 7 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $68,273 |
| Average Household Income | $93,184 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,996 |
| Wealth Index4 | 126 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 983 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 823 (83.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 101 (10.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 59 ( 6.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $215,541 |
| Housing Affordability Index3 | 173 |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 924 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 |
| Family Households | 702 |
| Average Family Size | 3 |
GROWTH RATE / YEAR | 2010-2019 | 2019-2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1.32% | 1.64% |
| Households | 1.38% | 1.67% |
| Families | 1.48% | 1.57% |
| Median Household Income | 2.02% | |
| Per Capita Income | 1.73% |
The table below compares New Palestine to the other 679 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Indiana by rank and percentile using July 1, 2019 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 193 | 72nd |
| Population Density | # 309 | 55th |
| Diversity Index | # 559 | 19th |
| Median Household Income | # 114 | 83rd |
| Per Capita Income | # 62 | 91st |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Indiana Census Data Comparison Tool.
