New Albany, IN

Census Place

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2024 Population
37,581
US Senator
Todd Young
Republican Party
US Senator
Jim Banks
Republican Party
2024 Median Age
38.2
0.526% 1-year increase
2024 Poverty Rate
18.9%
2.3% 1-year increase
2024 Median Household Income
$54,710
1.03% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$180,500
6.43% 1-year growth
2024 Employed Population
17,713
0.472% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in New Albany, IN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.1% of the residents in New Albany, IN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in New Albany, IN are Indiana University-Southeast (954 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2024, the median property value in New Albany, IN was $180,500, and the homeownership rate was 55.4%.

Most people in New Albany, IN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.6 minutes. The average car ownership in New Albany, IN was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

New Albany, IN is home to a population of 37.6k people, from which 98.1% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.3% of New Albany, IN residents were born outside of the country (1.24k people).

In 2024, there were 10.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (29.9k people) in New Albany, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.88k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.83k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.1%
2024 Citizenship
97.6%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 98.1% of New Albany, IN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in New Albany, IN was 97.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in New Albany, IN
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    29.9k ± 547
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    2.88k ± 418
  3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    1.83k ± 391
5.48%
Hispanic Population
2.06k people

In 2024, there were 10.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (29.9k people) in New Albany, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.88k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.83k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

5.48% of the people in New Albany, IN are hispanic (2.06k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in New Albany, IN as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    108,287 ± 8,015 people
  2. India
    34,966 ± 4,579 people
  3. China
    17,771 ± 3,269 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Indiana was Mexico, the natal country of 108,287 Indiana residents, followed by India with 34,966 and China with 17,771.

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Foreign-Born Population

3.3%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
1.24k people
3.32%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
1.25k people

As of 2024, 3.3% of New Albany, IN residents (1.24k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in New Albany, IN was 3.32%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    579 ± 174
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    471 ± 172
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    285 ± 127

New Albany, IN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.23 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of New Albany, IN employs 17.7k people. In 2024, the largest industries in New Albany, IN were Health Care & Social Assistance (2,817 people), Manufacturing (2,723 people), and Retail Trade (2,094 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($67,639), Public Administration ($63,417), and Finance & Insurance ($61,579).

Employment

Occupations

17.7k
2024 Value
± 1,029
−0.472%
1 Year decline
± 8.21%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in New Albany, IN declined at a rate of −0.472%, from 17.8k employees to 17.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in New Albany, IN, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,282 people), Production Occupations (1,552 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,421 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of New Albany, IN.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

17.7k
2024 Value
± 1,029
−0.472%
1 Year decline
± 8.21%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in New Albany, IN declined at a rate of −0.472%, from 17.8k employees to 17.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in New Albany, IN, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,817 people), Manufacturing (2,723 people), and Retail Trade (2,094 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of New Albany, IN, though some of these residents may live in New Albany, IN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$46,849
Median earning men ± $3,510
$36,944
Median earning women ± $2,375

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($75,208), Wholesale Trade ($60,625), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,866).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,655), Construction ($55,919), and Information ($53,269).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.48%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 3.21M people employed in Indiana. This represents a 2.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 15.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Indiana.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Indiana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (39.8%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1%).

Todd Young and Jim Banks are the senators currently representing the state of Indiana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Indiana is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Voting results are not available for New Albany, IN. Showing the available data for Indiana.
2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (58.8%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (39.8%)
    Democratic Party
  3. Robert Kennedy (1%)
    Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Indiana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (39.8%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Indiana for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Indiana

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Todd Young
Senator from Indiana3
Assumed office on January 3, 2017
Jim Banks
Senator from Indiana1
Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Todd Young and Jim Banks are the senators currently representing Indiana.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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Education

In 2023, universities in New Albany, IN awarded 954 degrees. The student population of New Albany, IN in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 1,394 male students and 2,358 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in New Albany, IN are White (777 and 81.7%), Black or African American (55 and 5.78%), Hispanic or Latino (46 and 4.84%), and Two or More Races (43 and 4.52%).

The largest universities in New Albany, IN by number of degrees awarded are Indiana University-Southeast (954 and 100%).

The most popular majors in New Albany, IN are General Business Administration & Management (167 and 17.5%), Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (109 and 11.4%), and Elementary Education & Teaching (76 and 7.97%).

The median tuition cost in New Albany, IN for a public four year colleges is $7,492 for in-state students and $21,356 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in New Albany, IN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 83.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 37.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 3,752 (37.2% men and 62.8% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 3,752 students enrolled in New Albany, IN, 37.2% men and 62.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,011 records, of which 63.6% were women and 36.4% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. General Business Administration & Management
    153 degrees awarded
  2. Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
    109 degrees awarded
  3. General Psychology
    67 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in New Albany, IN was General Business Administration & Management with 153 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in New Albany, IN according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Indiana University-Southeast
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
954 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Indiana University-Southeast with 954 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 340 men were awarded degrees from institutions in New Albany, IN, which is 0.554 times less than the 614 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 777 degrees mean that there were 14.1 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 55 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($7,492) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($687) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($840) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in New Albany, IN was $180,500 in 2024, which is 0.543 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $169,600 to $180,500, a 6.43% increase. The homeownership rate in New Albany, IN is 55.4%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in New Albany, IN have an average commute time of 19.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in New Albany, IN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$180,500
Median Property Value 2024
±$8,982
$9,080
Median Property Taxes
±$657

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In New Albany, IN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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Rent vs Own

55.4%
Homeownership
2024
63.6%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 55.4% of the housing units in New Albany, IN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 55.9%.

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Equity

Household Income

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$54,710
Median Household Income
± $2,838
16.4k
Number of Households
± 950

In 2024, the median household income of the 16.4k households in New Albany, IN grew to $54,710 from the previous year's value of $54,152.

The following chart displays the households in New Albany, IN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for New Albany, IN is from Indiana.
0.445
2023 Wage GINI in Indiana
0.448
2022 Wage GINI in Indiana

In 2023, the income inequality in Indiana was 0.445 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.529% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Indiana was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Indiana in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (75.5%)
  2. Worked At Home (12%)
  3. Carpooled (10.2%)

In 2024, 75.5% of workers in New Albany, IN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12%) and those who carpooled to work (10.2%).

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Commute Time

19.6 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in New Albany, IN have a shorter commute time (19.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.941% of the workforce in New Albany, IN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in New Albany, IN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in New Albany, IN have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

18.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in New Albany, IN (6.88k out of 36.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in New Albany, IN is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

93.2% of the population of New Albany, IN has health coverage, with 47.5% on employee plans, 22.8% on Medicaid, 12.4% on Medicare, 9.37% on non-group plans, and 1.07% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Indiana see 1,524 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,524 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1681 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 474 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.8% under 18 years, 25.2% between 18 and 34 years, 35.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

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Uninsured People

6.84%
Uninsured
47.5%
Employer Coverage
22.8%
Medicaid
12.4%
Medicare
9.37%
Non-Group
1.07%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in New Albany, IN declined by 9.54% from 7.57% to 6.84%.

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