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New Castle

Kentucky · 884 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 $33,438. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $102,900. The poverty rate of 22.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
884
−4%since 2000
from 919 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,156 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 2,241 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.9
+6%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7759071K1K1K1990201020202024New Castle
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,438
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,931 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,414
+62%since 2000
from $12,626 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 27.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.6%
US avg: 10%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,900
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$800
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $328 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.2%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 60.2% in 2000
47.8% rent
Afford Score
3.1
−2%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(788)
Black3.2%(28)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(14)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other6.6%(58)
Diversity Score26.3%(233)
Diversity Score
26
+53%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+6%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 11.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 51.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.5%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−77.7 ptssince 2013
from 81.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Castle, Kentucky?

New Castle, Kentucky has about 884 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Castle, Kentucky earns about $33,438 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 $102,900, and the typical rent is about $800 a month.

How educated are people in New Castle, Kentucky?

About 13.9% 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 22.0% of people in New Castle, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Castle, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, New Castle, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 15 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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