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South New Castle

Pennsylvania · 709 residents · 0.324 sq mi
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South New Castle has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,042. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $67,800. With a median age of 43.1, 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 43.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% 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
709
−12%since 2000
from 808 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,188 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 2,494 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.1
+5%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6066897738569391990201020202024South New Castle
2024712
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,042
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,568 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,278
+14%since 2000
from $15,095 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.8%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.375
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,800
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$479
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $504 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.8%
−44.8 ptssince 2000
from 89.6% in 2000
15.8% rent
Vacancy rate
13.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.5%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(803)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.3%(3)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(686)
Black1.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(4)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other3.6%(26)
Diversity Score13.5%(96)
Diversity Score
13
+4239%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+24%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% 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
2.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.5%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
53.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.2%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South New Castle, Pennsylvania?

South New Castle, Pennsylvania has about 709 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South New Castle, Pennsylvania earns about $41,042 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 $67,800, and the typical rent is about $479 a month.

How educated are people in South New Castle, Pennsylvania?

About 8.2% 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 18.8% of people in South New Castle, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has South New Castle, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, South New Castle, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 99 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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