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New Castle

Virginia · 125 residents · 0.165 sq mi
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Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 54 residents. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $225,800.

At a glance
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 131%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
125
−30%since 2000
from 179 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
758 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 1,085 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.8
+19%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1081562042512991990201020202024New Castle
2024138
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$32,324
+129%since 2000
from $14,119 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.9%
+29.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.7%
US avg: 10%
Information15%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade0.7%
US avg: 6.7%
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
$225,800
+131%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$617
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $423 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 51.8% in 2000
50.0% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(179)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(117)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.1%(5)
Diversity Score
4
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.9%
+49.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.8%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.2 min
+67%since 2000
from 24.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.1%
+25.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
20.2%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 72.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.0%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
Female
63.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.1%
−88.3 ptssince 2013
from 90.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Castle, Virginia?

New Castle, Virginia has about 125 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is New Castle, Virginia expensive?

In New Castle, Virginia, the median home is worth about $225,800, and the typical rent is about $617 a month.

How educated are people in New Castle, Virginia?

About 57.9% 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 18.2% of people in New Castle, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Castle, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, New Castle, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost 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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