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New Castle Northwest

Pennsylvania · 1,413 residents · 0.87 sq mi
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New Castle Northwest has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,170. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value is $93,100. With a median age of 50.7, 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 50.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
31% 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
1,413
−8%since 2000
from 1,535 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,624 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,764 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.7
+1%since 2000
from 50.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9961K1K1K2K1990201020202024New Castle Northwest
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,170
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,327
+25%since 2000
from $21,085 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services22.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration19.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
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
$93,100
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$773
+96%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $312 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.6%
−35.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
23.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
14.1%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
−12%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(1,499)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(7)
Asian1%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.5%(69)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(1,332)
Black1.6%(22)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(34)
Asian1.1%(15)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.2%(173)
Diversity Score
12
+170%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.8%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.5%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
−6%since 2000
from 22.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
45.2%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
21.2%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Castle Northwest, Pennsylvania?

New Castle Northwest, Pennsylvania has about 1,413 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in New Castle Northwest, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in New Castle Northwest, Pennsylvania earns about $40,170 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Castle Northwest, Pennsylvania expensive?

In New Castle Northwest, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $93,100, and the typical rent is about $773 a month.

How educated are people in New Castle Northwest, Pennsylvania?

About 30.8% of adults age 25 and over in New Castle Northwest, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Castle Northwest, Pennsylvania?

About 7.4% of people in New Castle Northwest, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Castle Northwest, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, New Castle Northwest, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 184 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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