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New Castle

Indiana · 17,390 residents (2025 est.) · 7.324 sq mi
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New Castle has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,606. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $98,000. The poverty rate of 20.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,367
−2%since 2000
from 17,780 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,371 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 2,428 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.2
+10%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:17,390 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
17K17K18K18K18K1990201020202024New Castle
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,606
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,688 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,155
+60%since 2000
from $17,587 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.4%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
+4%since 2010
from 0.412 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,000
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$781
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $441 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
38.5% rent
Vacancy rate
14.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.8%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.3%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
−12%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
39
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(17,021)
Black1.8%(327)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(193)
Asian0.2%(37)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.7%(1,376)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(15,498)
Black3.5%(607)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(380)
Asian0.7%(116)
Other4.4%(766)
Diversity Score25%(4,341)
Diversity Score
25
+223%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.5%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+20%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.4%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−9.3 ptssince 2011
from 14.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2011
from 54.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.0%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.7%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2012
from 21.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.2%
−74.0 ptssince 2013
from 81.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.2%
+22.6 ptssince 2017
from 66.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 97.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 1.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Castle, Indiana?

New Castle, Indiana has about 17,367 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Castle, Indiana earns about $51,606 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Castle, Indiana expensive?

In New Castle, Indiana, the median home is worth about $98,000, and the typical rent is about $781 a month.

How educated are people in New Castle, Indiana?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in New Castle, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Castle, Indiana?

About 20.1% of people in New Castle, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Castle, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, New Castle, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 386 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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