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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

New Castle

Indiana · 17,780 residents · 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 $30,688. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $66,600. Households here earn about 26% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 91%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,780
Unchangedsince 1990
from 17,753 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
37.5
+8%since 1990
from 34.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K17K18K18K18K1990201020202024New Castle
202417K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 56.8%(1,203)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 96.5%(1,153)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 146.4%(1,131)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 196.3%(1,116)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 246.2%(1,102)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3414.1%(2,515)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4414.7%(2,615)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5412.6%(2,249)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 649.1%(1,619)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 748.3%(1,470)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 846.4%(1,143)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over2.6%(464)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,688
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,343 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,587
+73%since 1990
from $10,160 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
12.4%
−7.3 ptssince 1990
from 19.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,600
+91%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$441
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $279 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
66.1%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 65.3% in 1990
33.9% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in New Castle on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(17,317)
Black2.3%(406)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(49)
Asian0.1%(24)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(17,021)
Black1.8%(327)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(193)
Asian0.2%(37)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.8%(321)
Cuban0%(4)
Asian origin
Chinese0.3%(57)
Korean0.1%(21)
Burmese0.1%(21)
Filipino0.1%(17)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.1%(19)
Ancestry
German17%(2,947)
English16.7%(2,900)
American11.4%(1,972)
Irish11.3%(1,957)
Scottish1.7%(297)
French1.5%(256)
British1.1%(188)
Norwegian1%(176)
Italian1%(165)
Dutch0.7%(115)
Scotch-Irish0.4%(61)
+ 9 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish0.3%(46)
Polish0.2%(33)
Danish0.1%(10)
Swiss0%(8)
Belgian0%(7)
Welsh0%(7)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 7.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.8%
+9.4 ptssince 1990
from 63.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.1%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
−2%since 1990
from 17.8 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.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married25.4%(1,682)
Married57.9%(3,841)
Widowed3.1%(204)
Divorced13.7%(906)
Women 15+
Never married18.1%(1,394)
Married50.9%(3,925)
Widowed16.9%(1,301)
Divorced14.2%(1,092)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Castle, Indiana?

New Castle, Indiana has about 17,780 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in New Castle, Indiana earns about $30,688 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 $66,600, and the typical rent is about $441 a month.

How educated are people in New Castle, Indiana?

About 10.2% 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 12.4% of people in New Castle, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Castle, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, New Castle, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 27 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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