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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Newcastle

Nebraska · 278 residents · 0.338 sq mi
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Newcastle has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,692. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $26,700. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 32% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

278
−7%vs 2000
vs 299 in 2000
1990 – 2025
822 / sq mi
−7%vs 2000
vs 885 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
49.3
+22%vs 2000
vs 40.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2332763203634071990201020202024Newcastle
2024376
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,692
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $29,000 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,683
−30%vs 2000
vs $13,845 in 2000
US average: $14,340
4.7%
−3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$26,700
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $37,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$271
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $300 in 2000
US average: $450
88.6%
+12.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.1% in 2000
11.4% rent
1.5
+18%vs 2000
vs 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(297)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(5)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(278)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%vs 2000
vs 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.7%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
71.5%
−17.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 89.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.3%
+1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.6 min
+3%vs 2000
vs 22.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Newcastle, Nebraska?

Newcastle, Nebraska has about 278 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Newcastle, Nebraska?

The typical household in Newcastle, Nebraska earns about $17,692 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newcastle, Nebraska expensive?

In Newcastle, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $26,700, and the typical rent is about $271 a month.

How educated are people in Newcastle, Nebraska?

About 10.7% of adults age 25 and over in Newcastle, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newcastle, Nebraska?

About 4.7% of people in Newcastle, Nebraska 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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