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New Castle

Kentucky · 909 residents (2025 est.) · 0.41 sq mi
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New Castle has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,203. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $154,000. Households here earn about 32% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,052
+14%since 2000
from 919 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,566 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 2,241 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.1
+1%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:909 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7759071K1K1K1990201020202024New Castle
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,203
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,931 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,703
+111%since 2000
from $12,626 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.5%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.5%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 27.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
−5%since 2010
from 0.431 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade26.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$154,000
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$764
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $328 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 60.2% in 2000
46.3% rent
Vacancy rate
12.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.3%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.0%
+23.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+14%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
36
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(848)
Black5.8%(53)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.2%(158)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(973)
Black2.4%(25)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(37)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other1.4%(15)
Diversity Score17.8%(187)
Diversity Score
18
+4%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.6%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+30%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 51.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.3%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
56.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2012
from 22.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.6%
−74.1 ptssince 2013
from 81.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.2%
+32.8 ptssince 2017
from 45.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Castle, Kentucky?

New Castle, Kentucky has about 1,052 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Castle, Kentucky earns about $43,203 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Castle, Kentucky expensive?

In New Castle, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $154,000, and the typical rent is about $764 a month.

How educated are people in New Castle, Kentucky?

About 17.8% of adults age 25 and over in New Castle, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Castle, Kentucky?

About 18.5% of people in New Castle, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Castle, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, New Castle, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 153 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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