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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

South New Castle

Pennsylvania · 808 residents · 0.324 sq mi
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South New Castle has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,568. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $50,700. With a median age of 41.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

808
Unchangedsince 1990
from 808 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,494 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2,494 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.1
+13%since 1990
from 36.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6066897738569391990201020202024South New Castle
2024712
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,568
+32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,632 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,095
+62%since 1990
from $9,295 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.2%
−8.7 ptssince 1990
from 16.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$50,700
+37%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$504
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $381 in 1990
US average: $602
89.6%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 86.3% in 1990
10.4% rent
1.7
+4%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(803)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.6%(5)
Diversity Score1.5%(12)
2000
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(803)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score0.3%(3)
0
−80%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.3%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.6%
+14.5 ptssince 1990
from 63.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.2%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 1.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.9 min
−1%since 1990
from 16.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in South New Castle, Pennsylvania?

South New Castle, Pennsylvania has about 808 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in South New Castle, Pennsylvania earns about $30,568 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South New Castle, Pennsylvania expensive?

In South New Castle, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $50,700, and the typical rent is about $504 a month.

How educated are people in South New Castle, Pennsylvania?

About 5.3% of adults age 25 and over in South New Castle, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 8.2% of people in South New Castle, Pennsylvania 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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