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New Castle

Colorado · 4,923 residents · 2.496 sq mi
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New Castle is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $82,125. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 2,939 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $384,800. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,923
+148%since 2000
from 1,984 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,972 / sq mi
+148%since 2000
from 795 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.3
+21%since 2000
from 30.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2762K3K4K5K1990201020202024New Castle
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,125
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,066
+55%since 2000
from $21,356 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.6%
+19.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$384,800
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $176,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,377
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $805 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
27.6% rent
Afford Score
4.7
+46%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(1,721)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(236)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.5%(546)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.1%(3,155)
Black0.4%(18)
Hispanic / Latino29.6%(1,457)
Asian1%(51)
Other1.8%(88)
Diversity Score58.6%(2,883)
Diversity Score
59
+113%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 32.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 91.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.9 min
+15%since 2000
from 27.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.6%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−11.4 ptssince 2011
from 13.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.8%
−13.1 ptssince 2011
from 83.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.9%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
13.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.0%
−46.6 ptssince 2013
from 63.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Castle, Colorado?

New Castle, Colorado has about 4,923 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Castle, Colorado earns about $82,125 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 $384,800, and the typical rent is about $1,377 a month.

How educated are people in New Castle, Colorado?

About 35.6% 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 4.1% 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 4,225 residents, a change of about 605 percent over that period.

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