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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

New Castle

Delaware · 4,862 residents · 3.478 sq mi
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The short version

New Castle is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $52,449. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $121,600. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 35.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,862
+1%since 1990
from 4,837 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,398 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 1,391 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.6
+10%since 1990
from 36.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024New Castle
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,449
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,792 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,052
+49%since 1990
from $16,111 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
5.3%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 6.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,600
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $92,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$640
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $490 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
78.0%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 73.4% in 1990
22.0% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−7%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(3,929)
Black16.9%(817)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(82)
Asian0.5%(25)
Diversity Score41.7%(2,019)
2000
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(3,708)
Black20%(973)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(117)
Asian0.4%(19)
Diversity Score45.8%(2,225)
Diversity Score
46
+10%since 1990
from 42 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.4%
+9.8 ptssince 1990
from 16.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.6%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 77.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 6.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.8 min
−24%since 1990
from 18.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Castle, Delaware?

New Castle, Delaware has about 4,862 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in New Castle, Delaware earns about $52,449 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Castle, Delaware expensive?

In New Castle, Delaware, the median home is worth about $121,600, and the typical rent is about $640 a month.

How educated are people in New Castle, Delaware?

About 26.4% of adults age 25 and over in New Castle, Delaware hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Castle, Delaware?

About 5.3% of people in New Castle, Delaware live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Castle, Delaware grown since 1990?

Yes, New Castle, Delaware has grown since 1990. The population has added about 25 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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