New Pekin, IN is a small town located in Washington County with a population of 1,348 and a population density of 584 people per square mile. This quaint town offers plenty of activities for residents to do year-round, including outdoor activities like hiking, camping, fishing, and biking. New Pekin also has many locally owned businesses such as the Car Wash Café, New Pekin Grocery Store, Petals 'n' Plants Nursery, and K&S Motorsports. Organizations in the area include the New Pekin Historical Society and the New Pekin Community Club. In addition to these activities and organizations, there are several local sporting events like the annual New Pekin 5K run or walk which helps benefit various charities around the area.
The population in New Pekin is 1,348. There are 566 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in New Pekin is 43.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in New Pekin is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in New Pekin
- 48.0% are married
- 16.1% are divorced
- 23.1% are married with children
- 20.3% have children, but are single
Race in New Pekin
- 88.0% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.9% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 7.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander