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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Newcastle

Washington · 7,737 residents · 4.435 sq mi
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Newcastle is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $80,320. Population has fallen 20% since 2009, a loss of 1,972 residents. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $311,100. Poverty is rare here, at 2.0% of residents. Households here earn about 75% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,737
−20%vs 2009
vs 9,709 in 2009
2000 – 2025
1,745 / sq mi
−20%vs 2009
vs 2,189 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 242
36.4
+2%vs 2009
vs 35.8 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 20002024
7K9K10K12K14K2000201020202024Newcastle
202413K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$80,320
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $96,989 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2024
$35,057
−32%vs 2009
vs $51,672 in 2009
US average: $21,522
2.0%
−2.6 ptsvs 2009
vs 4.6% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$311,100
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $579,000 in 2009
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2024
$941
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $1,229 in 2009
US average: $602
76.3%
+1.5 ptsvs 2009
vs 74.8% in 2009
23.7% rent
3.9
−35%vs 2009
vs 6.0 in 2009
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic66%(6,408)
Black3.5%(340)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(379)
Asian21.6%(2,093)
Diversity Score64.1%(6,221)
2000
White, non-Hispanic73.7%(5,700)
Black1.6%(121)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(223)
Asian18.1%(1,402)
Diversity Score47.2%(3,650)
47
−26%vs 2009
vs 64 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

54.4%
−6.4 ptsvs 2009
vs 60.8% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
95.9%
−1.2 ptsvs 2009
vs 97.2% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
15.2%
−2.2 ptsvs 2009
vs 17.4% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.1 min
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, Washington?

Newcastle, Washington has about 7,737 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Newcastle, Washington?

The typical household in Newcastle, Washington earns about $80,320 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newcastle, Washington expensive?

In Newcastle, Washington, the median home is worth about $311,100, and the typical rent is about $941 a month.

How educated are people in Newcastle, Washington?

About 54.4% of adults age 25 and over in Newcastle, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newcastle, Washington?

About 2.0% of people in Newcastle, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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

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