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Newcastle

California · 1,321 residents · 2.392 sq mi
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Newcastle is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $87,050. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $462,500. With a median age of 50.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,321
+9%since 2019
from 1,208 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
552 / sq mi
+9%since 2019
from 505 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
50.3
+5%since 2019
from 47.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K201020202024Newcastle
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,050
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $75,250 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,544
+1%since 2019
from $46,174 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
60.4%
+9.8 ptssince 2019
from 50.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 6.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$462,500
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $327,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
82.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2019
from 87.0% in 2019
17.5% rent
Afford Score
5.3
+22%since 2019
from 4.3 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(1,023)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(64)
Asian1.2%(14)
Other8.5%(103)
Diversity Score34.1%(412)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.8%(1,068)
Black0.5%(7)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(121)
Asian1.2%(16)
Other5.3%(70)
Diversity Score36.7%(485)
Diversity Score
37
+8%since 2019
from 34 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2019
from 31.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 97.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 10.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
−14%since 2019
from 31.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2019
from 76.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 1.6% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 4.1% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2019
from 50.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 32.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+10.8 ptssince 2019
from 38.5% in 2019
Female
50.7%
−10.8 ptssince 2019
from 61.5% in 2019
Foreign born
3.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 4.8% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 3.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newcastle, California?

Newcastle, California has about 1,321 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newcastle, California?

The typical household in Newcastle, California earns about $87,050 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 $462,500.

How educated are people in Newcastle, California?

About 26.2% 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 6.0% of people in Newcastle, California live below the federal poverty line.

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