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New Palestine, Indiana, in Hancock county, is 14 miles E of Indianapolis, Indiana. The town is considered part of the Indianapolis metropolitan area. New Palestine has a population of 1,264.
In New Palestine, about 72% of adults are married. New Palestine is considered a town for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the town. One thing visitors notice about New Palestine is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.
In 2000, New Palestine had a median family income of $71,667. New Palestine is regarded in the state as a town where many of the people are well-off. The town has a large middle class. New Palestine finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. To its credit, the people in the town value education and a large proportion are college graduates. You could say that New Palestine is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.
In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in New Palestine ($4,030). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
About 81% of housing units in New Palestine are owner-occupied. People in the town pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.
In New Palestine, 95% of commuters drive to work.
New Palestine strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):
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| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 3% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
Comparing New Palestine to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):
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