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Newcastle

Texas · 585 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 $32,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $30,800. Households here earn about 34% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
585
+2%since 2000
from 575 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
327 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 321 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.7
+11%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3934815696577451990201020202024Newcastle
2024716
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,875
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,485 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,645
+31%since 2000
from $15,004 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade11.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing3.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$30,800
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$493
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $360 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.2%
−43.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
29.0% rent
Vacancy rate
21.7%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.9%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.9
−15%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(524)
Black1.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(32)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.7%(96)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(559)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.5%(56)
Diversity Score
9
−43%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.7%
+17.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
−16%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
1.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.5%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.5%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newcastle, Texas?

Newcastle, Texas has about 585 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newcastle, Texas?

The typical household in Newcastle, Texas earns about $32,875 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 $30,800, and the typical rent is about $493 a month.

How educated are people in Newcastle, Texas?

About 13.1% 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 15.3% 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 112 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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