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Newcastle

Maine · 664 residents · 2.167 sq mi
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Newcastle has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $80,833. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $420,500. With a median age of 54.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% 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

664
+7%since 2023
from 621 in 2023
2010 – 2024
306 / sq mi
+7%since 2023
from 287 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
54.8
Unchangedsince 2023
from 55.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
492551611670729201020202024Newcastle
2024664
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$80,833
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $76,389 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$46,508
+9%since 2023
from $42,691 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 56.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
5.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.366
−6%since 2023
from 0.389 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services39.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration36.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$420,500
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $417,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$1,219
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,042 in 2023
US average: $1,442
84.9%
+10.1 ptssince 2023
from 74.8% in 2023
15.1% rent
20.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
54.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2023
from 60.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
18.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 24.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
5.2
−5%since 2023
from 5.5 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(591)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.4%(21)
Diversity Score11.6%(72)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(633)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(15)
Diversity Score11.3%(75)
11
−3%since 2023
from 12 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

40.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 37.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 98.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
24.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 20.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.8 min
+19%since 2023
from 9.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
35.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 33.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
38.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 38.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
20.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 21.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
5.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
14.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 19.5% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
57.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 58.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
3.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
69.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 63.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

47.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 51.7% in 2023
52.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 48.3% in 2023
0.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
17.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 18.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
12.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 15.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
4.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
80.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 74.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
96.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 97.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
3.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newcastle, Maine?

Newcastle, Maine has about 664 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newcastle, Maine?

The typical household in Newcastle, Maine earns about $80,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newcastle, Maine expensive?

In Newcastle, Maine, the median home is worth about $420,500, and the typical rent is about $1,219 a month.

How educated are people in Newcastle, Maine?

About 40.3% of adults age 25 and over in Newcastle, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newcastle, Maine?

About 5.9% of people in Newcastle, Maine 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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