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New Castle

Kentucky · 912 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 $36,157. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $112,200. With a median age of 42.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
912
−1%since 2000
from 919 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,224 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 2,241 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.9
+6%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7759071K1K1K1990201020202024New Castle
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,157
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,931 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,314
+37%since 2000
from $12,626 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 27.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 7%
Information5%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,200
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$633
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $328 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.2%
−29.0 ptssince 2000
from 60.2% in 2000
48.8% rent
Vacancy rate
3.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.3%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
−1%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(855)
Black2.7%(25)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(23)
Diversity Score14.1%(128)
Diversity Score
14
−18%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+6%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
16.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.9%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
55.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.6%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Castle, Kentucky?

New Castle, Kentucky has about 912 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Castle, Kentucky earns about $36,157 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 $112,200, and the typical rent is about $633 a month.

How educated are people in New Castle, Kentucky?

About 10.4% 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 24.8% 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 13 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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