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Newcastle

Maine · 667 residents · 2.167 sq mi
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Newcastle has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,942. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $303,300. With a median age of 53.8, 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 53.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
50% 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
667
+2%vs 2011
vs 652 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
308 / sq mi
+2%vs 2011
vs 301 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
53.8
+1%vs 2011
vs 53.2 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
492551611670729201020202024Newcastle
2024664
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,942
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $37,054 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,020
−2%vs 2011
vs $31,799 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.7%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.8% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.3%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.5% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
−11%vs 2011
vs 0.453 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade1.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$303,300
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $306,700 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$809
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $703 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.6%
−24.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 68.2% in 2011
33.1% rent
Vacancy rate
26.3%
+6.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.3% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
47.9%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 47.9% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.3%
+7.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.8% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.2
−25%vs 2011
vs 8.3 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(628)
Black0.9%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2.8%(18)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.9%(58)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(645)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(4)
Asian0.7%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.4%(23)
Diversity Score
3
−62%vs 2011
vs 9 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.8%
+3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.2% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.5%
+2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 95.7% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
25.4%
+3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.2% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.2 min
−14%vs 2011
vs 19.0 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
51.2%
−11.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 62.6% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.0%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.5% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
29.3%
+7.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.7%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.8% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.4%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.5% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.0%
+3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.7% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
69.6%
+7.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 62.6% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.4% in 2011
Female
53.2%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.6% in 2011
Foreign born
4.3%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.4% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.1%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.4% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newcastle, Maine?

Newcastle, Maine has about 667 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newcastle, Maine?

The typical household in Newcastle, Maine earns about $48,942 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 $303,300, and the typical rent is about $809 a month.

How educated are people in Newcastle, Maine?

About 49.8% 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 5.3% of people in Newcastle, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

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