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Newcastle

Texas · 526 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 $31,563. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $46,200. Households here earn about 51% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% 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
526
−9%since 2000
from 575 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
294 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 321 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.7
+3%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3934815696577451990201020202024Newcastle
2024716
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,563
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,485 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,091
+34%since 2000
from $15,004 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information23.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade17.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance13.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Construction10.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services7%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing5%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$46,200
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$451
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $360 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
31.7% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+33%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Newcastle on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(524)
Black1.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(32)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.7%(96)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(423)
Black0.6%(3)
Hispanic / Latino12.9%(68)
Asian0%(0)
Other4%(21)
Diversity Score38.3%(201)
Diversity Score
38
+130%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.3%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 62.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+49%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.3%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2011
from 46.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.4%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.6%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
63.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.7%
−54.7 ptssince 2013
from 72.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newcastle, Texas?

Newcastle, Texas has about 526 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newcastle, Texas?

The typical household in Newcastle, Texas earns about $31,563 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 $46,200, and the typical rent is about $451 a month.

How educated are people in Newcastle, Texas?

About 13.2% 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 20.2% 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 53 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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