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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

New Castle

Kentucky · 919 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 $24,931. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $77,900. With a median age of 40.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 26% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

919
+2%since 1990
from 899 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,241 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 2,193 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.5
+24%since 1990
from 32.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7759071K1K1K1990201020202024New Castle
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,931
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,118 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,626
+10%since 1990
from $11,486 in 1990
US average: $21,522
27.3%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 26.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$77,900
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$328
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $236 in 1990
US average: $602
60.2%
−5.1 ptssince 1990
from 65.3% in 1990
39.8% rent
3.1
+32%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(844)
Black6.1%(55)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score14.4%(129)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(848)
Black5.8%(53)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score17.2%(158)
17
+20%since 1990
from 14 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.2%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 14.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.6%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 65.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.8%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 7.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.1 min
−2%since 1990
from 21.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 919 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in New Castle, Kentucky earns about $24,931 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 $77,900, and the typical rent is about $328 a month.

How educated are people in New Castle, Kentucky?

About 12.2% 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 27.3% 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 20 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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