New Albany city, Indiana
City
Population: 37,589
(2023 estimate)
Located in
Indiana , Indiana
Census Bureau data for New Albany city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — New Albany city
- What is the median household income in New Albany city?
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The median household income in New Albany city is $54,152 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in New Albany city?
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The poverty rate in New Albany city is 14.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in New Albany city?
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$169,600 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in New Albany city?
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The median gross rent in New Albany city is $971 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of New Albany city residents have a college degree?
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22.8% of adults in New Albany city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Demographics
Total Population
37,589
Median Age
38.0
Female
51.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
White (non-Hisp.) 80.0%
Black 8.3%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More 7.1%
Other 1.4%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$54,152
±$2,700
-$15,899 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$68,532
Median Family Income
$72,986
Poverty Rate
14.2%
+5.8 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
24.3%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
12.2%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
22.9%
Household Income Distribution
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
18,429
Owner-Occupied
55.9%
Renter-Occupied
44.1%
Vacancy Rate
12.3%
Median Home Value
$169,600
-$32,000 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$971
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
14.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
38.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
89.6%
Bachelor's or Higher
22.8%
-6.0 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
8.9%
Some College / Associate
20.5%
Less Than High School
2.9%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
61.2%
Unemployment Rate
5.3%
+1.0 pp vs. state
Work from Home
10.3%
Self-Employed
6.5%
Government Workers
9.0%
Private For-Profit
84.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
20.1 min
Drove Alone
77.5%
Carpool
8.6%
Public Transit
0.2%
Work from Home
10.3%
Walked
2.3%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
16,156
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
33.3%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
12.0%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 18: 20.5%
Working age (18–64): 79.5%
65 and over: 18.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
3.3%
Naturalized Citizen
27.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
1.1%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
6.2%
With a Disability
18.6%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
92.4%
Uninsured
7.6%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
82.6%
Has a Computer
91.2%
Same House 1 Year Ago
86.5%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023