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Newcastle

Maine · 660 residents · 2.167 sq mi
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Newcastle is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $99,375. Population has grown 29% since 2019. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $394,200. With a median age of 53.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 67% more than the Maine median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

660
+29%since 2019
from 512 in 2019
2010 – 2024
305 / sq mi
+29%since 2019
from 236 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
53.3
−13%since 2019
from 61.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
492551611670729201020202024Newcastle
2024664
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$99,375
+168%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $36,563 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
$49,330
+1%since 2019
from $48,827 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.0%
+20.4 ptssince 2019
from 36.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
5.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2019
from 10.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services37%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration34.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10%
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$394,200
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $309,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
$795
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $775 in 2019
US average: $1,124
80.1%
+27.2 ptssince 2019
from 52.8% in 2019
19.9% rent
4.0
−53%since 2019
from 8.5 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic93%(476)
Black3.9%(20)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(3)
Diversity Score16.7%(85)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(629)
Black0.8%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(8)
Asian0.8%(5)
Other0.8%(5)
Diversity Score8.7%(57)
9
−48%since 2019
from 17 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

46.6%
−9.4 ptssince 2019
from 56.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.0%
+9.3 ptssince 2019
from 88.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
18.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2019
from 25.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

9.9 min
−16%since 2019
from 11.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
42.4%
−28.9 ptssince 2019
from 71.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
12.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 14.7% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

4.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 6.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
61.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2019
from 55.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
71.9%
+13.9 ptssince 2019
from 58.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

56.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2019
from 49.6% in 2019
43.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2019
from 50.4% in 2019
0.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2019
from 7.4% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
0.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2019
from 4.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Newcastle, Maine?

Newcastle, Maine has about 660 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newcastle, Maine?

The typical household in Newcastle, Maine earns about $99,375 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 $394,200, and the typical rent is about $795 a month.

How educated are people in Newcastle, Maine?

About 46.6% 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 5.8% 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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