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Newcastle

Wyoming · 3,374 residents · 2.561 sq mi
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Newcastle has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $136,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,374
+10%since 2000
from 3,065 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,317 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 1,197 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
+5%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Newcastle
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,250
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,873 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,392
+65%since 2000
from $15,378 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.9%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing21.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing16.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction4.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$136,700
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$839
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $367 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
28.5% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+41%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(2,914)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(51)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.3%(162)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(2,893)
Black0.7%(22)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(225)
Asian0.5%(18)
Other5%(169)
Diversity Score29.6%(998)
Diversity Score
30
+461%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.6%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+52%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2011
from 0.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 58.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.2%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Female
46.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.8%
−67.8 ptssince 2013
from 82.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newcastle, Wyoming?

Newcastle, Wyoming has about 3,374 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newcastle, Wyoming?

The typical household in Newcastle, Wyoming earns about $51,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newcastle, Wyoming expensive?

In Newcastle, Wyoming, the median home is worth about $136,700, and the typical rent is about $839 a month.

How educated are people in Newcastle, Wyoming?

About 20.6% of adults age 25 and over in Newcastle, Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newcastle, Wyoming?

About 6.5% of people in Newcastle, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newcastle, Wyoming grown since 1990?

Yes, Newcastle, Wyoming has grown since 1990. The population has added about 331 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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