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New Castle Micro

New Castle, IN · 1 counties · 48,914 residents · 391.877 sq mi
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New Castle has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,104. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $101,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
48,914
+1%since 2000
from 48,508 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
125 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 124 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.4
+12%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
47K48K48K49K50K1990201020202024New Castle
202449K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,104
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,150 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,417
+31%since 2000
from $19,355 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.1%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.7%
US avg: 10%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,800
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$697
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $464 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
26.9% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−10%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(47,274)
Black0.8%(412)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(387)
Asian0.2%(92)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.6%(2,214)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(45,105)
Black2.2%(1,066)
Hispanic / Latino2%(977)
Asian0.4%(197)
Other1.9%(910)
Diversity Score15.6%(7,644)
Segregation Score37.1%(18,144)
Diversity Score
16
+242%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
37
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+49%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 55.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.0%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
47.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−77.1 ptssince 2013
from 83.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Principal cities

New CastleCENTRAL17,390
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1 component county

Henry CountyCENTRAL49,137
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Castle, IN?

New Castle, IN has about 48,914 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Castle, IN earns about $51,104 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Castle, IN expensive?

In New Castle, IN, the median home is worth about $101,800, and the typical rent is about $697 a month.

How educated are people in New Castle, IN?

About 16.4% of adults age 25 and over in New Castle, IN hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Castle, IN?

About 13.9% of people in New Castle, IN live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Castle, IN grown since 1990?

Yes, New Castle, IN has grown since 1990. The population has added about 775 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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