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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Newcastle

Texas · 575 residents · 1.79 sq mi
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Newcastle has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,485. Population has grown 22% since 1990. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $26,900. Households here earn about 39% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

575
+22%since 1990
from 473 in 1990
1990 – 2025
321 / sq mi
+22%since 1990
from 264 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.6
−15%since 1990
from 42.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3934815696577451990201020202024Newcastle
2024716
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,485
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,563 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,004
+74%since 1990
from $8,632 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.1%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 19.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$26,900
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$360
+68%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $163 in 1990
US average: $602
72.1%
−18.0 ptssince 1990
from 90.1% in 1990
27.9% rent
1.1
−22%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(460)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score9.6%(45)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(524)
Black1.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(32)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score16.7%(96)
17
+74%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.2%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
62.0%
+15.5 ptssince 1990
from 46.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.7%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 1.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.3 min
+3%since 1990
from 17.8 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 Newcastle, Texas?

Newcastle, Texas has about 575 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Newcastle, Texas?

The typical household in Newcastle, Texas earns about $24,485 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newcastle, Texas expensive?

In Newcastle, Texas, the median home is worth about $26,900, and the typical rent is about $360 a month.

How educated are people in Newcastle, Texas?

About 5.2% of adults age 25 and over in Newcastle, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newcastle, Texas?

About 18.1% of people in Newcastle, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newcastle, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Newcastle, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 102 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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

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