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South New Castle

Pennsylvania · 647 residents · 0.324 sq mi
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South New Castle has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,107. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 161 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $72,900. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% 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
647
−20%since 2000
from 808 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,997 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 2,494 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.4
+10%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6066897738569391990201020202024South New Castle
2024712
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,107
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,568 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,991
+66%since 2000
from $15,095 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.1%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.7%
US avg: 10%
Information15.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,900
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$663
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $504 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.6%
−11.0 ptssince 2000
from 89.6% in 2000
21.4% rent
Afford Score
1.2
−26%since 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(594)
Black1.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(5)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other5.8%(37)
Diversity Score19%(123)
Diversity Score
19
+6021%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+46%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.5%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2011
from 61.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.0%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.9%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
43.1%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.2%
−89.5 ptssince 2013
from 91.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South New Castle, Pennsylvania?

South New Castle, Pennsylvania has about 647 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South New Castle, Pennsylvania earns about $59,107 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 $72,900, and the typical rent is about $663 a month.

How educated are people in South New Castle, Pennsylvania?

About 17.2% 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 8.5% 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 161 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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