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Newcastle

Oklahoma · 10,984 residents · 60.057 sq mi
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Newcastle is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $86,065. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 5,550 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $218,200. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents. Households here earn about 60% more than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,984
+102%since 2000
from 5,434 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
183 / sq mi
+102%since 2000
from 90 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.9
+1%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K6K9K11K14K1990201020202024Newcastle
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,065
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,903 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,497
+97%since 2000
from $22,532 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.7%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing4.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$218,200
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$787
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $492 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
19.0% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+38%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(4,813)
Black0.2%(10)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(135)
Asian0.3%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score8%(435)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75%(8,242)
Black1.1%(118)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(731)
Asian0.8%(84)
Other11.5%(1,263)
Diversity Score44.6%(4,899)
Diversity Score
45
+457%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.8%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+69%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2011
from 65.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.0%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−86.5 ptssince 2013
from 92.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newcastle, Oklahoma?

Newcastle, Oklahoma has about 10,984 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newcastle, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Newcastle, Oklahoma earns about $86,065 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newcastle, Oklahoma expensive?

In Newcastle, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $218,200, and the typical rent is about $787 a month.

How educated are people in Newcastle, Oklahoma?

About 31.8% of adults age 25 and over in Newcastle, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newcastle, Oklahoma?

About 3.6% of people in Newcastle, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newcastle, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Newcastle, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,771 residents, a change of about 161 percent over that period.

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