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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

New Castle

Colorado · 1,984 residents · 2.496 sq mi
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New Castle is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $55,000. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 1,286 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 1990, reaching $176,400. At a median age of 30.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 30.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 140%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,984
+184%since 1990
from 698 in 1990
1990 – 2025
795 / sq mi
+184%since 1990
from 280 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
30.0
−5%since 1990
from 31.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2762K3K4K5K1990201020202024New Castle
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$55,000
+53%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,266 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,356
+82%since 1990
from $11,752 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.4%
−7.2 ptssince 1990
from 11.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$176,400
+140%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $55,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$805
+35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $451 in 1990
US average: $602
75.6%
+13.2 ptssince 1990
from 62.4% in 1990
24.4% rent
3.2
+57%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(687)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(29)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score13.2%(92)
2000
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(1,721)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(236)
Asian0.4%(7)
Diversity Score27.5%(546)
28
+109%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

32.2%
+20.8 ptssince 1990
from 11.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.3%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 88.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.2%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 1.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.0 min
−1%since 1990
from 27.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Castle, Colorado?

New Castle, Colorado has about 1,984 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in New Castle, Colorado?

The typical household in New Castle, Colorado earns about $55,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Castle, Colorado expensive?

In New Castle, Colorado, the median home is worth about $176,400, and the typical rent is about $805 a month.

How educated are people in New Castle, Colorado?

About 32.2% of adults age 25 and over in New Castle, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Castle, Colorado?

About 4.4% of people in New Castle, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Castle, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, New Castle, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,286 residents, a change of about 184 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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