New Palestine, IN Demographics

A map of New Palestine's Population by Race

New Palestine, Indiana has an estimated population of 3,227, a large increase from the 2,744 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.6% White, 3.0% Asian, 1.8% Multiracial, 1.7% Black, 1.7% Hispanic, and 1.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of New Palestine, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

New Palestine has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Indiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In New Palestine, that probability was 12.8% in 2020 and 17.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

New Palestine is ranked the 171st most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). New Palestine was ranked the 180th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

New Palestine's White Population

2,925 residents of New Palestine, or 90.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in New Palestine is significantly higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. New Palestine ranks 236th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, New Palestine's White population has grown by an estimated 14.3%. White residents' share of New Palestine's population has decreased from 93.3% to 90.6%.

New Palestine is more White than neighboring Cumberland (71.5% White), Greenfield (89.6% White), and Warren Park (51.6% White). New Palestine is less White than neighboring Spring Lake (98.2% White), and Fairland (95.6% White).

New Palestine's Black Population

55 residents of New Palestine, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in New Palestine is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. New Palestine ranks 324th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, New Palestine's Black population has grown by an estimated 266.7%. Black residents' share of New Palestine's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.7%.

New Palestine is more Black than neighboring Spring Lake (0% Black), and Fairland (0.3% Black). New Palestine is less Black than neighboring Cumberland (10.5% Black), Greenfield (2.1% Black), and Warren Park (27% Black).

New Palestine's Asian Population

96 residents of New Palestine, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in New Palestine is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. New Palestine ranks 237th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, New Palestine's Asian population has grown by an estimated 500.0%. Asian residents' share of New Palestine's population has increased from 0.6% to 3.0%.

New Palestine is more Asian than neighboring Spring Lake (0.4% Asian), Cumberland (0.4% Asian), Greenfield (1.7% Asian), Fairland (0% Asian), and Warren Park (0% Asian).

New Palestine's Hispanic Population

56 residents of New Palestine, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in New Palestine is lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. New Palestine ranks 530th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, New Palestine's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 33.3%. Hispanic residents' share of New Palestine's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

New Palestine is more Hispanic than neighboring Spring Lake (1.3% Hispanic). New Palestine is less Hispanic than neighboring Cumberland (9.4% Hispanic), Greenfield (3.2% Hispanic), Fairland (3% Hispanic), and Warren Park (5.8% Hispanic).

New Palestine's Native American/Other Population

38 residents of New Palestine, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in New Palestine is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. New Palestine ranks 471st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, New Palestine's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 442.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of New Palestine's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.2%.

New Palestine is more Native American/Other than neighboring Spring Lake (0% Native American/Other), Cumberland (0.8% Native American/Other), Greenfield (0.5% Native American/Other), and Fairland (0.3% Native American/Other). New Palestine is less Native American/Other than neighboring Warren Park (2% Native American/Other).

New Palestine's Multiracial Population

57 residents of New Palestine, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in New Palestine is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. New Palestine ranks 280th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, New Palestine's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 45.2%. Multiracial residents' share of New Palestine's population has decreased from 3.8% to 1.8%.

New Palestine is more Multiracial than neighboring Spring Lake (0% Multiracial), and Fairland (0.8% Multiracial). New Palestine is less Multiracial than neighboring Cumberland (7.4% Multiracial), Greenfield (3% Multiracial), and Warren Park (13.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.