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Newcastle

Nebraska · 272 residents · 0.338 sq mi
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Newcastle has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,625. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $88,300. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
272
−9%since 2000
from 299 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
805 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 885 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.5
+15%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2332763203634071990201020202024Newcastle
2024376
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,625
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,985
+167%since 2000
from $13,845 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.7%
+39.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade32%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,300
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$632
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
23.1% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−2%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96%(261)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.7%(10)
Diversity Score
4
+124%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.3%
+33.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+20%since 2000
from 22.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 74.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.8%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.5%
−87.7 ptssince 2013
from 89.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newcastle, Nebraska?

Newcastle, Nebraska has about 272 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newcastle, Nebraska?

The typical household in Newcastle, Nebraska earns about $70,625 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 $88,300, and the typical rent is about $632 a month.

How educated are people in Newcastle, Nebraska?

About 45.3% 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 5.0% of people in Newcastle, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newcastle, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Newcastle, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 6 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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