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Newcastle

Washington · 10,380 residents · 4.435 sq mi
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Newcastle is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $95,926. Population has grown 34% since 2000. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $592,200. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents. Households here earn about 68% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,380
+34%since 2000
from 7,737 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
2,340 / sq mi
+34%since 2000
from 1,745 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.7
+6%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
7K9K10K12K14K2000201020202024Newcastle
202413K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,926
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,320 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,836
+54%since 2000
from $35,057 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
61.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.455
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services15.1%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade14.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration12.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$592,200
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $311,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,282
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $941 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
61.2%
−15.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
25.5% rent
Vacancy rate
4.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.2
+59%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.7%(5,700)
Black1.6%(121)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(223)
Asian18.1%(1,402)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.2%(3,650)
2010
White, non-Hispanic63.1%(6,551)
Black2.5%(259)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(440)
Asian24.6%(2,549)
Other5.5%(572)
Diversity Score66.9%(6,943)
Diversity Score
67
+42%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
63.3%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 54.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 95.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
17.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+60%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
56.1%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
22.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.3%
−42.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newcastle, Washington?

Newcastle, Washington has about 10,380 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newcastle, Washington?

The typical household in Newcastle, Washington earns about $95,926 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 $592,200, and the typical rent is about $1,282 a month.

How educated are people in Newcastle, Washington?

About 63.3% 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 4.4% of people in Newcastle, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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