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Newcastle

California · 1,585 residents · 2.392 sq mi
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Newcastle is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $108,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $598,000. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,585
−1%since 2023
from 1,594 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
663 / sq mi
−1%since 2023
from 666 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
42.3
−1%since 2023
from 42.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K201020202024Newcastle
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$108,750
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $110,446 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,860
Unchangedsince 2023
from $50,885 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 64.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 12.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.460
+10%since 2023
from 0.417 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services4.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$598,000
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $596,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,798
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,633 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 89.6% in 2023
11.5% rent
Vacancy rate
11.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 11.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 26.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 43.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.5
+2%since 2023
from 5.4 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
90
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic76.8%(1,224)
Black1.4%(22)
Hispanic / Latino16.1%(256)
Asian1.2%(19)
Other4.6%(73)
Diversity Score47.8%(761)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.2%(1,208)
Black1%(16)
Hispanic / Latino15.8%(250)
Asian0.8%(12)
Other6.2%(99)
Diversity Score48.8%(773)
Diversity Score
49
+2%since 2023
from 48 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 27.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 89.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 14.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
−5%since 2023
from 21.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 78.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 11.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 46.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 18.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.6%
+10.9 ptssince 2023
from 38.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 50.6% in 2023
Female
48.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 49.4% in 2023
Foreign born
4.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 18.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 82.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 91.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newcastle, California?

Newcastle, California has about 1,585 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newcastle, California?

The typical household in Newcastle, California earns about $108,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newcastle, California expensive?

In Newcastle, California, the median home is worth about $598,000, and the typical rent is about $1,798 a month.

How educated are people in Newcastle, California?

About 27.7% of adults age 25 and over in Newcastle, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newcastle, California?

About 12.4% of people in Newcastle, California live below the federal poverty line.

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