City · Indiana
New Albany, Indiana
New Albany, city, in Floyd County, Indiana. New Albany had 37,463 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 37,841 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 37,581 (±30). GEOID 1852326.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
37,463
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 37,841 · ACS 2020-2024: 37,581 ±30
Median household income
$54,710
±$2,838 (90% margin)
Indiana: $71,957
Median home value
$180,500
±$8,982 (90% margin)
Indiana: $218,200
Median gross rent
$1,026
±$35 (90% margin)
Indiana: $1,062
Where is New Albany and what county is it in?
New Albany is a city in Floyd County, Indiana. It covers 15.5 square miles of land, 2,441 residents per square mile in 2020.
New Albany is in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 12 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
New Albany lies entirely within New Albany Township, a township with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in New Albany, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 37,463 people lived in New Albany on July 1, 2025, down 0.9% since 2020, while Indiana grew 2.8%. The 2020 Census counted 37,841 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 37,581 (±30).
| Measure | New Albany | Floyd County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 37,581 ±30 | 80,918 | +934 |
| Households | 16,389 ±361 | 31,916 | +1,512 |
| Average household size | 2.22 ±0.05 | 2.49 | −0.17 |
| Housing units | 18,263 ±319 | 34,833 | +857 |
New Albany's population since 2000
From 37,603 in 2000 to 37,463 in 2025: down 0.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for New Albany as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in New Albany?
The median resident of New Albany is 38.2 years old; 20.2% are under 18 and 17.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 79.5%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 7.7%. 3.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | New Albany | Floyd County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.2 ±1.2 | 40.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.2% ±1.0 pts | 22.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.9% ±1.0 pts | 17.7% | – |
| Male | 48.3% ±1.2 pts | 48.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.5% ±0.9 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 79.5% ±1.5 pts | 85.3% | −2.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 7.7% ±1.1 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±0.5 pts | 1.2% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.5% ±1.1 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.3% ±1.0 pts | 2.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.2% ±1.0 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.0% ±1.0 pts | 6.6% | – |
| With a disability | 20.4% ±1.8 pts | 15.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.8% ±1.4 pts | 4.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.5% ±1.7 pts | 92.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.7% ±2.6 pts | 32.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.7% ±1.4 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.5% ±1.7 pts | 91.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.3% ±1.0 pts | 2.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in New Albany earn?
Half of New Albany's 16,389 households earn less than $54,710 a year (±$2,838), against $79,704 in Floyd County and $71,957 in Indiana. In 2015-2019 the median was $59,977 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $5,267 after inflation. 18.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | New Albany | Floyd County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $54,710 ±$2,838 | $79,704 | −$5,267 |
| Mean household income | $68,078 ±$3,160 | $102,952 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,946 ±$1,320 | $41,658 | −$3,005 |
| People below the poverty line | 18.9% ±2.3 pts | 10.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 32.7% ±5.6 pts | 15.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.7% ±2.0 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.4% ±1.7 pts | 94.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.9% ±2.5 pts | 89.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in New Albany?
Owners occupy 55.4% of New Albany's occupied homes and renters 44.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $180,500 by its owner (±$8,982). The median renter pays $1,026 a month including utilities, and 40.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | New Albany | Floyd County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $180,500 ±$8,982 | $251,000 | +$29,371 |
| Median gross rent | $1,026 ±$35 | $1,036 | +$61 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.6% ±4.8 pts | 38.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,229 ±$44 | $1,493 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 55.4% ±2.5 pts | 73.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 44.6% ±2.5 pts | 26.8% | – |
| Housing units | 18,263 ±319 | 34,833 | +857 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.7% ±2.9 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 60.8% ±2.4 pts | 75.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.0% ±0.8 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.3% ±0.6 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.4% ±1.2 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 24.4% ±1.9 pts | 14.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.3% ±1.7 pts | 5.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is New Albany building?
Builders took permits for 46 new housing units in New Albany in 2025 (46 in single-family houses), 1.2 per 1,000 residents against 4.2 across Indiana.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in New Albany work and get to work?
75.5% of New Albany's workers drive alone and 12.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.0%.
| Measure | New Albany | Floyd County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.1% ±2.0 pts | 64.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.0% ±1.7 pts | 4.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 75.5% ±2.4 pts | 77.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.2% ±1.8 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 1.4% ±0.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.0% ±1.7 pts | 14.1% | +9.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.6 min ±1.0 | 23.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in New Albany?
12 census tracts lie mostly in New Albany, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $23,876 (Tract 709.02) to $80,845 (Tract 710.07).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 709.01Floyd County | 5,625 | $73,417 |
| Tract 708.02Floyd County | 4,835 | $66,009 |
| Tract 703.01Floyd County | 3,575 | $68,571 |
| Tract 703.02Floyd County | 3,204 | $61,534 |
| Tract 710.07Floyd County | 5,312 | $80,845 |
| Tract 705Floyd County | 2,878 | $37,540 |
| Tract 704Floyd County | 2,789 | $53,750 |
| Tract 708.01Floyd County | 3,403 | $29,028 |
| Tract 707Floyd County | 2,454 | $56,213 |
| Tract 702Floyd County | 1,927 | $56,875 |
| Tract 706Floyd County | 2,262 | $80,208 |
| Tract 709.02Floyd County | 1,789 | $23,876 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in New Albany) · Census block assignment files
How does New Albany compare with other places in Indiana?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, New Albany is the 1,113th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 26th-most populous of 566 in Indiana.
New Albany ranks 911th of 1,072 places in Indiana with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 26th | 566 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 914th | 1,056 |
| Residents per square mile | 44th | 1,088 |
| Median household income | 911th | 1,072 |
| Per capita income | 796th | 1,087 |
| Median home value | 595th | 1,075 |
| Median gross rent | 258th | 904 |
| Poverty rate | 106th | 736 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 389th | 1,029 |
| Median age | 721st | 1,083 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,045th | 1,087 |
| Work from home | 171st | 595 |
| Travel time to work | 953rd | 1,088 |
New Albany's figures with every place in Indiana (CSV)
Every place in Indiana, sortable · Compare New Albany with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for New Albany?
5 of the 57 figures for New Albany on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for New Albany are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in New Albany.