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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

New Castle

Kentucky · 899 residents · 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 $19,118. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $45,200. The poverty rate of 26.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

899
−2%vs 2000
vs 919 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,193 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 2,241 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.7
−19%vs 2000
vs 40.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7759071K1K1K1990201020202024New Castle
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,118
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $24,931 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,486
−9%vs 2000
vs $12,626 in 2000
US average: $14,340
26.9%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 27.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$45,200
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $77,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$236
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $328 in 2000
US average: $450
65.3%
+5.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 60.2% in 2000
34.7% rent
2.4
−24%vs 2000
vs 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(844)
Black6.1%(55)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score14.4%(129)
14
−16%vs 2000
vs 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.9%
+2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
65.9%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
7.4%
+2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.5 min
+2%vs 2000
vs 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in New Castle, Kentucky?

New Castle, Kentucky has about 899 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in New Castle, Kentucky earns about $19,118 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 $45,200, and the typical rent is about $236 a month.

How educated are people in New Castle, Kentucky?

About 14.9% 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 26.9% of people in New Castle, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

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

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