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New Castle

Pennsylvania · 21,926 residents · 8.307 sq mi
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New Castle has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,117. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 4,383 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $62,800. The poverty rate of 25.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,926
−17%since 2000
from 26,309 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,639 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 3,167 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.2
+5%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
21K23K25K27K29K1990201020202024New Castle
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,117
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,598 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,741
+44%since 2000
from $13,730 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 10%
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,800
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$661
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $365 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.6%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
45.4% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+6%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(22,729)
Black10.7%(2,820)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(199)
Asian0.2%(44)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.4%(6,952)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.3%(16,290)
Black13%(2,861)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(847)
Asian0.3%(65)
Other7.2%(1,578)
Diversity Score51.1%(11,211)
Diversity Score
51
+93%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+41%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 54.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.2%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
53.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.1%
−83.0 ptssince 2013
from 89.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Castle, Pennsylvania?

New Castle, Pennsylvania has about 21,926 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Castle, Pennsylvania earns about $35,117 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Castle, Pennsylvania expensive?

In New Castle, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $62,800, and the typical rent is about $661 a month.

How educated are people in New Castle, Pennsylvania?

About 16.3% of adults age 25 and over in New Castle, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Castle, Pennsylvania?

About 25.9% of people in New Castle, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Castle, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, New Castle, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 6,408 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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