| New Paris, Indiana | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Elkhart |
| Area | |
| - Total | 0.8 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| - Land | 0.8 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| - Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 810 ft (247 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 1,006 |
| - Density | 1,209.3/sq mi (466.9/km²) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| - Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 46553 |
| Area code(s) | 574 |
| FIPS code | 18-53370GR2 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0440093GR3 |
New Paris is a census-designated place (CDP) in Elkhart County, Indiana, United States. The population was 1,006 at the 2000 census.
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Geography
New Paris is located at (41.503680, -85.829462)GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.8 square miles (2.1 km²), all of it land.
Demographics
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 1,006 people, 377 households, and 286 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,209.3 people per square mile (468.0/km²). There were 390 housing units at an average density of 468.8/sq mi (181.4/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 97.71% White, 0.10% Native American, 1.19% from other races, and 0.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.99% of the population. There were 377 households out of which 34.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.1% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.9% were non-families. 20.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.09. In the CDP the population was spread out with 29.7% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 95.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.2 males. The median income for a household in the CDP was $42,446, and the median income for a family was $47,917. Males had a median income of $36,250 versus $24,038 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $17,270. About 4.3% of families and 5.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.9% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.
Park
The crown jewel of the New Paris townscape is Sunnyside Park. Developed by renowned architect Clarence Stein, the park features breathtaking foliage and a state-of-the-art playground. The main attraction of the park, by Stein's own admission, is the majestic "Duck Pond." The intricate design was partly inspired by the Palace of Versailles as an homage to the town's namesake. The estimated cost of the Duck Pond project was reportedly $4.6 million and required six years to complete. In 1992, Sunnyside Park was chosen as America's Most Beautiful Park by the National Library for the Blind.
External links
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Elkhart County, Indiana |
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| County seat: Goshen | ||
| Cities and towns |
Bristol | Elkhart | Goshen | Middlebury | Millersburg | Nappanee | Wakarusa |
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| Townships | ||
| CDPs |
Dunlap | New Paris | Simonton Lake |
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| Unincorporated communities |
Bainter Town | Benton | Bonneyville Mills | Foraker | Garden Village | Jamestown | Locke | Midway | Nibbyville | Southwest | Vistula | Waterford Mills |
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