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New Castle

Virginia · 153 residents · 0.165 sq mi
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New Castle has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,607. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $106,300. Households here earn about 40% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
153
−15%since 2000
from 179 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
927 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 1,085 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.3
+1%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1081562042512991990201020202024New Castle
2024138
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,607
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,989
+27%since 2000
from $14,119 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.349
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information30%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,300
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$500
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $423 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
19.4%
−32.4 ptssince 2000
from 51.8% in 2000
50.7% rent
Vacancy rate
19.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.0%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+17%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(179)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98%(150)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
54.5%
−22.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.7 min
+65%since 2000
from 24.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.6%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% 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%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
27.3%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% 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
3.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
11.7%
−49.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.4%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
Female
59.6%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.8%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Castle, Virginia?

New Castle, Virginia has about 153 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in New Castle, Virginia?

The typical household in New Castle, Virginia earns about $36,607 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Castle, Virginia expensive?

In New Castle, Virginia, the median home is worth about $106,300, and the typical rent is about $500 a month.

How educated are people in New Castle, Virginia?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in New Castle, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Castle, Virginia?

About 16.3% of people in New Castle, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Castle, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, New Castle, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 14 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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