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Newcastle

California · 1,224 residents · 2.392 sq mi
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Newcastle has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,324. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $220,100. With a median age of 51.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 52% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,224
+5%vs 2011
vs 1,166 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
512 / sq mi
+5%vs 2011
vs 487 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
51.3
−13%vs 2011
vs 59.2 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K201020202024Newcastle
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,324
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $31,736 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,251
−3%vs 2011
vs $24,996 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.7%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.6% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.6%
−4.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.9% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
−4%vs 2011
vs 0.457 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services9.7%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade1.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$220,100
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $197,900 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,028
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,174 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.4%
−44.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 84.4% in 2011
21.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.1%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.5% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
41.8%
−9.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.3% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.5%
+13.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 36.3% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.5
+20%vs 2011
vs 6.2 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(959)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(123)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.2%(84)
Diversity Score38.4%(448)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(1,058)
Black0.6%(7)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(104)
Asian1.1%(14)
Other7.4%(91)
Diversity Score37.3%(457)
Diversity Score
37
−3%vs 2011
vs 38 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
−5.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.6% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 89.5% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.9%
−2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.6% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+21%vs 2011
vs 21.7 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.3%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 69.5% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.5%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.8% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.0%
−1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.9% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.0%
−3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.4% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.9%
+2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.1% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.7%
−2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.8% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.2%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 29.4% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.2%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.1% in 2011
Female
56.8%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.9% in 2011
Foreign born
4.5%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.9% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.9%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.8% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newcastle, California?

Newcastle, California has about 1,224 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newcastle, California?

The typical household in Newcastle, California earns about $29,324 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 $220,100, and the typical rent is about $1,028 a month.

How educated are people in Newcastle, California?

About 16.7% 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 7.6% of people in Newcastle, California live below the federal poverty line.

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