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New Castle

Delaware · 5,551 residents · 3.478 sq mi
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New Castle is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $72,951. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $211,700. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,551
+14%since 2000
from 4,862 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,596 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 1,398 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.8
+16%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024New Castle
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,951
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,449 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,543
+89%since 2000
from $24,052 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.9%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services10.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$211,700
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $121,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,356
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $640 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.5%
−15.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
37.5% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+25%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(3,708)
Black20%(973)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(117)
Asian0.4%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score45.8%(2,225)
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.8%(3,263)
Black27.5%(1,528)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(461)
Asian1.3%(72)
Other1.9%(104)
Diversity Score68.9%(3,827)
Diversity Score
69
+51%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 26.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.9%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+72%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 68.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.2%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.0%
−88.0 ptssince 2013
from 90.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Castle, Delaware?

New Castle, Delaware has about 5,551 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Castle, Delaware earns about $72,951 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 $211,700, and the typical rent is about $1,356 a month.

How educated are people in New Castle, Delaware?

About 29.4% 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 4.3% 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 714 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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