New Castle, DE

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5,523
TOTAL POPULATION
2,712
MALE POPULATION
2,811
FEMALE POPULATION
96.48
MALES / 100 FEMALES
103.65
FEMALES / 100 MALES
49.2
MEDIAN AGE
2.6
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.0
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$53,997
PER CAPITA INCOME
$112,500
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$95,884
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
9.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
90.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.39
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
3,319
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
68.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
1.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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New Castle Area Codes

Race in New Castle

The most populous races in New Castle are White / Caucasian (3,618 | 65.5%), Black / African American (1,593 | 28.8%), and Hispanic or Latino (294 | 5.3%).
Race in New Castle
Race# Population% Population
Asian170.3%
Black / African American1,59328.8%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino2945.3%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian3,61865.5%
Two or more Races621.1%
Some other Race2334.2%
Total5,523100.0%

Ancestry in New Castle

The most populous ancestries reported in New Castle are English (1,216 | 22.0%), Irish (1,050 | 19.0%), German (896 | 16.2%), Polish (355 | 6.4%), and Italian (312 | 5.7%), together accounting for 69.3% of all New Castle residents.
Ancestry in New Castle
Ancestry# Population% Population
African300.5%
American1873.4%
Austrian70.1%
Bhutanese40.1%
British250.4%
Central American20.0%
Croatian120.2%
Czech140.3%
Czechoslovakian70.1%
Dutch711.3%
Eastern European60.1%
English1,21622.0%
European310.6%
French1663.0%
French Canadian80.1%
German89616.2%
Greek220.4%
Guyanese190.3%
Hungarian390.7%
Irish1,05019.0%
Italian3125.7%
Jamaican50.1%
Mexican2113.8%
Norwegian400.7%
Panamanian20.0%
Polish3556.4%
Portuguese50.1%
Puerto Rican761.4%
Russian751.4%
Scotch-Irish250.4%
Scottish651.2%
South African90.2%
Spaniard50.1%
Subsaharan African390.7%
Swedish611.1%
Swiss70.1%
Thai130.2%
Ukrainian410.7%
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Immigrants in New Castle

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in New Castle came from Europe (162 | 2.9%), Latin America (135 | 2.4%), Central America (130 | 2.4%), Mexico (128 | 2.3%), and England (116 | 2.1%), together accounting for 12.1% of all New Castle residents.
Immigrants in New Castle
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa290.5%
Asia130.2%
Canada90.2%
Caribbean50.1%
Central America1302.4%
Eastern Europe280.5%
England1162.1%
Europe1622.9%
Greece60.1%
India130.2%
Italy120.2%
Jamaica50.1%
Latin America1352.4%
Mexico1282.3%
Northern Europe1162.1%
Panama20.0%
Russia280.5%
South Africa90.2%
South Central Asia130.2%
Southern Europe180.3%
Western Africa200.4%
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Sex and Age in New Castle

Sex and Age in New Castle

The most populous age groups in New Castle are 65 to 69 Years (310 | 11.4%) for men and 45 to 49 Years (318 | 11.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in New Castle
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years155 (5.7%)74 (2.6%)
5 to 9 Years92 (3.4%)143 (5.1%)
10 to 14 Years107 (4.0%)65 (2.3%)
15 to 19 Years121 (4.5%)67 (2.4%)
20 to 24 Years109 (4.0%)74 (2.6%)
25 to 29 Years110 (4.1%)175 (6.2%)
30 to 34 Years209 (7.7%)235 (8.4%)
35 to 39 Years127 (4.7%)95 (3.4%)
40 to 44 Years298 (11.0%)145 (5.2%)
45 to 49 Years122 (4.5%)318 (11.3%)
50 to 54 Years198 (7.3%)258 (9.2%)
55 to 59 Years270 (10.0%)273 (9.7%)
60 to 64 Years215 (7.9%)308 (11.0%)
65 to 69 Years310 (11.4%)190 (6.8%)
70 to 74 Years93 (3.4%)98 (3.5%)
75 to 79 Years93 (3.4%)125 (4.4%)
80 to 84 Years45 (1.7%)157 (5.6%)
85 Years and over38 (1.4%)11 (0.4%)
Total2,712 (100.0%)2,811 (100.0%)

Families and Households in New Castle

Median Family Size in New Castle

The median family size in New Castle is 2.64 persons per family, with single female/mother families (204 | 13.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (1,260 | 80.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.58 persons per family.
Median Family Size in New Castle
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,260 (80.7%)2.58
Single Male/Father98 (6.3%)2.66
Single Female/Mother204 (13.1%)3.00
Total Families1,562 (100.0%)2.64

Median Household Size in New Castle

The median household size in New Castle is 2.04 persons per household, with single male/father households (98 | 3.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.11 persons per household. non-family households (1,149 | 42.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.15 persons per household.
Median Household Size in New Castle
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,260 (46.5%)2.58
Single Male/Father98 (3.6%)3.11
Single Female/Mother204 (7.5%)3.11
Non-family1,149 (42.4%)1.15
Total Households2,711 (100.0%)2.04

Household Size by Marriage Status in New Castle

Out of a total of 2,711 households in New Castle, 1,562 (57.6%) are family households, while 1,149 (42.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 905, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 990.
Household Size by Marriage Status in New Castle
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-990 (36.5%)
2-Person Households905 (33.4%)155 (5.7%)
3-Person Households308 (11.4%)4 (0.2%)
4-Person Households309 (11.4%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households40 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,562 (57.6%)1,149 (42.4%)

Female Fertility in New Castle

Fertility by Age in New Castle

Average fertility rate in New Castle is 39.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 91.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in New Castle
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years44 (100.0%)91.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total44 (100.0%)39.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in New Castle

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in New Castle
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in New Castle

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in New Castle
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree10 (22.7%)78.0
Graduate Degree34 (77.3%)103.0
Total44 (100.0%)39.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in New Castle

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in New Castle
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in New Castle

Income Overview in New Castle

Per Capita Income in New Castle is $53,997, while median incomes of families and households are $112,500 and $95,884 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income5,523$53,997
Median Family Income1,562$112,500
Mean Family Income1,562$127,064
Median Household Income2,711$95,884
Mean Household Income2,711$107,132
Income Deficit1,562$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)5,5239.38%
Wage / Income Gap ($)5,52390.62¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index5,5230.39

Earnings by Sex in New Castle

Average Earnings in New Castle are $56,314, $58,623 for men and $53,125 for women, a difference of 9.4%.
Earnings by Sex in New Castle
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,759 (49.5%)$58,623
Female1,797 (50.5%)$53,125
Total3,556 (100.0%)$56,314

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in New Castle

The most common earnings brackets in New Castle are $100,000+ for men (321 | 18.2%) and $100,000+ for women (252 | 14.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in New Castle
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less54 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,9999 (0.5%)46 (2.6%)
$5,000 to $7,49920 (1.1%)34 (1.9%)
$7,500 to $9,99911 (0.6%)40 (2.2%)
$10,000 to $12,49916 (0.9%)10 (0.6%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)83 (4.6%)
$15,000 to $17,49915 (0.9%)35 (1.9%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)11 (0.6%)
$20,000 to $22,49935 (2.0%)23 (1.3%)
$22,500 to $24,99931 (1.8%)60 (3.3%)
$25,000 to $29,99978 (4.4%)36 (2.0%)
$30,000 to $34,999120 (6.8%)62 (3.5%)
$35,000 to $39,99992 (5.2%)70 (3.9%)
$40,000 to $44,99923 (1.3%)36 (2.0%)
$45,000 to $49,99990 (5.1%)181 (10.1%)
$50,000 to $54,999193 (11.0%)182 (10.1%)
$55,000 to $64,999297 (16.9%)199 (11.1%)
$65,000 to $74,999101 (5.7%)241 (13.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999253 (14.4%)196 (10.9%)
$100,000+321 (18.2%)252 (14.0%)
Total1,759 (100.0%)1,797 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in New Castle

Average earnings in New Castle are $60,239 for men and $54,911 for women, a difference of 8.8%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $96,210, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $33,250. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $88,413, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $35,714.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in New Castle
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$33,250$0
High School Diploma$55,078$35,714
College or Associate's Degree$64,828$47,428
Bachelor's Degree$80,469$88,413
Graduate Degree$96,210$69,312
Total$60,239$54,911

Family Income in New Castle

Family Income Brackets in New Castle

According to the New Castle family income data, there are 597 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 38.2% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in New Castle
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00060.4%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999120.8%
$25,000 to $34,999473.0%
$35,000 to $49,99916110.3%
$50,000 to $74,99916910.8%
$75,000 to $99,99923615.1%
$100,000 to $149,99959738.2%
$150,000 to $199,9991308.3%
$200,000+20313.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in New Castle

3-person families (284 | 18.2%) account for the highest median family income in New Castle with $115,682 per family, while 2-person families (946 | 60.6%) have the highest median income of $53,306 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in New Castle
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families946 (60.6%)$106,613
3-Person Families284 (18.2%)$115,682
4-Person Families297 (19.0%)$114,343
5-Person Families35 (2.2%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total1,562 (100.0%)$112,500

Family Income by Number of Earners in New Castle

The median family income in New Castle is $112,500, with families comprising 2 earners (751) having the highest median family income of $138,116, while families with 1 earner (495) have the lowest median family income of $73,893, accounting for 48.1% and 31.7% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in New Castle
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners180 (11.5%)$79,853
1 Earner495 (31.7%)$73,893
2 Earners751 (48.1%)$138,116
3+ Earners136 (8.7%)$118,409
Total1,562 (100.0%)$112,500

Household Income in New Castle

Household Income Brackets in New Castle

With 746 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in New Castle, accounting for 27.5% of all households. In contrast, only 68 households (2.5%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in New Castle
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000682.5%
$10,000 to $14,999893.3%
$15,000 to $24,999792.9%
$25,000 to $34,9991987.3%
$35,000 to $49,9992208.1%
$50,000 to $74,99941215.2%
$75,000 to $99,99950718.7%
$100,000 to $149,99974627.5%
$150,000 to $199,9991575.8%
$200,000+2368.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in New Castle

The median household income in New Castle is $95,884, with the highest median household income of $105,625 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 642 households (23.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 46 households (1.7%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in New Castle
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years46 (1.7%)$0
25 to 44 Years642 (23.7%)$105,625
45 to 64 Years1,159 (42.7%)$95,703
65+ Years864 (31.9%)$61,774
Total2,711 (100.0%)$95,884

Poverty in New Castle

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in New Castle

With 2.6% poverty level for males and 6.0% for females among the residents of New Castle, 6 to 11 year old males and 75 year old and over females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 21 males (13.9%) and 33 females (11.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in New Castle
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)7 (9.5%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years21 (13.9%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years11 (3.5%)26 (6.3%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)47 (8.2%)
55 to 64 Years15 (3.1%)27 (4.6%)
65 to 74 Years7 (1.7%)30 (10.4%)
75 Years and over16 (9.1%)33 (11.3%)
Total70 (2.6%)170 (6.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in New Castle

According to the poverty statistics in New Castle, males aged under 5 years and females aged 6 to 11 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in New Castle
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years155 (100.0%)67 (90.5%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years130 (86.1%)180 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years48 (100.0%)28 (100.0%)
15 Years4 (100.0%)16 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years82 (100.0%)33 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years144 (100.0%)92 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years308 (96.6%)384 (93.7%)
35 to 44 Years425 (100.0%)240 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years320 (100.0%)529 (91.8%)
55 to 64 Years470 (96.9%)554 (95.4%)
65 to 74 Years396 (98.3%)258 (89.6%)
75 Years and over160 (90.9%)260 (88.7%)
Total2,642 (97.4%)2,641 (94.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in New Castle

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in New Castle
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children915 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children330 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,260 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in New Castle

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in New Castle
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)20 (22.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)20 (9.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in New Castle

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in New Castle
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)20 (11.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)20 (6.6%)

Employment Characteristics in New Castle

Employment by Class of Employer in New Castle

Among the 3,216 employed individuals in New Castle, private company employees (1,937 | 60.2%), not-for-profit organizations (343 | 10.7%), and state government employees (312 | 9.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in New Castle
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,93760.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1404.3%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1404.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations34310.7%
Local Government Employees1986.2%
State Government Employees3129.7%
Federal Government Employees1464.5%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total3,216100.0%

Employment Status by Age in New Castle

According to the labor force statistics for New Castle, out of the total population over 16 years of age (4,867), 68.2% or 3,319 individuals are in the labor force, with 1.3% or 43 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 98.9% or 181 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 15.5% or 28 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in New Castle
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years37 (22.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years181 (98.9%)28 (15.5%)
25 to 29 Years223 (78.2%)2 (0.9%)
30 to 34 Years381 (85.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years467 (70.2%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years852 (95.1%)14 (1.6%)
55 to 59 Years490 (90.2%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years439 (83.9%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years232 (33.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over15 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,319 (68.2%)43 (1.3%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in New Castle

According to labor force statistics for New Castle, 85.0% of individuals (2,853) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (3,356) are in the labor force, with 0.6% or 17 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 91.5% or 1,047 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with bachelor's degree or higher education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 1.5% or 16 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in New Castle
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School124 (82.1%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma832 (84.0%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree849 (79.3%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,047 (91.5%)17 (1.5%)
Total2,853 (85.0%)20 (0.6%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in New Castle

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in New Castle are Community & Social Service (468 | 14.5%), Business & Financial (350 | 10.9%), Management (344 | 10.7%), Computers, Engineering & Science (297 | 9.2%), and Education Instruction & Library (229 | 7.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in New Castle

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in New Castle, the most male-oriented occupations are Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (81.5%), and Education Instruction & Library (59.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (81.7%), and Architecture & Engineering (73.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in New Castle
OccupationMaleFemale
Management142 (41.3%)202 (58.7%)
Business & Financial135 (38.6%)215 (61.4%)
Computers, Engineering & Science119 (40.1%)178 (59.9%)
Computers & Mathematics81 (38.6%)129 (61.4%)
Architecture & Engineering16 (26.7%)44 (73.3%)
Life, Physical & Social Science22 (81.5%)5 (18.5%)
Community & Social Service 193 (41.2%)275 (58.8%)
Education, Arts & Media40 (18.3%)178 (81.7%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library137 (59.8%)92 (40.2%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating64 (37.2%)108 (62.8%)
Health Technologists27 (31.4%)59 (68.6%)
Total (Category)653 (40.0%)978 (60.0%)
Total (Overall)1,497 (46.5%)1,720 (53.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in New Castle are Healthcare Support (189 | 5.9%), Food Preparation & Serving (106 | 3.3%), Cleaning & Maintenance (79 | 2.5%), Security & Protection (66 | 2.1%), and Law Enforcement (43 | 1.3%).
Services Occupations in New Castle

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in New Castle, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (84.9%), and Personal Care & Service (74.4%).
Services Occupations by Sex in New Castle
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)189 (100.0%)
Security & Protection66 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving16 (15.1%)90 (84.9%)
Cleaning & Maintenance46 (58.2%)33 (41.8%)
Personal Care & Service10 (25.6%)29 (74.4%)
Total (Category)138 (28.8%)341 (71.2%)
Total (Overall)1,497 (46.5%)1,720 (53.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in New Castle are Office & Administration (379 | 11.8%), and Sales & Related (185 | 5.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in New Castle

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in New Castle
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related145 (78.4%)40 (21.6%)
Office & Administration46 (12.1%)333 (87.9%)
Total (Category)191 (33.9%)373 (66.1%)
Total (Overall)1,497 (46.5%)1,720 (53.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in New Castle are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (218 | 6.8%), and Construction & Extraction (55 | 1.7%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in New Castle

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in New Castle
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction55 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair218 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)273 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)1,497 (46.5%)1,720 (53.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in New Castle are Material Moving (158 | 4.9%), Transportation (77 | 2.4%), and Production (35 | 1.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in New Castle

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in New Castle
OccupationMaleFemale
Production28 (80.0%)7 (20.0%)
Transportation77 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving137 (86.7%)21 (13.3%)
Total (Category)242 (89.6%)28 (10.4%)
Total (Overall)1,497 (46.5%)1,720 (53.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in New Castle

Employment Industries in New Castle

The major employment industries in New Castle include Educational Services (522 | 16.2%), Health Care & Social Assistance (495 | 15.4%), Retail Trade (313 | 9.7%), Manufacturing (249 | 7.7%), and Finance & Insurance (237 | 7.4%).
Employment Industries in New Castle

Employment Industries by Sex in New Castle

The New Castle industries that see more men than women are Manufacturing (90.0%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (87.8%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (77.1%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (82.4%), and Accommodation & Food Services (82.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in New Castle
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction125 (58.1%)90 (41.9%)
Manufacturing224 (90.0%)25 (10.0%)
Wholesale Trade14 (60.9%)9 (39.1%)
Retail Trade219 (70.0%)94 (30.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing39 (54.2%)33 (45.8%)
Utilities8 (21.0%)30 (78.9%)
Information61 (61.0%)39 (39.0%)
Finance & Insurance48 (20.3%)189 (79.7%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing36 (87.8%)5 (12.2%)
Professional & Scientific75 (51.4%)71 (48.6%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support117 (73.6%)42 (26.4%)
Educational Services175 (33.5%)347 (66.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance87 (17.6%)408 (82.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation37 (77.1%)11 (22.9%)
Accommodation & Food Services22 (17.9%)101 (82.1%)
Public Administration155 (67.1%)76 (32.9%)
Total1,497 (46.5%)1,720 (53.5%)

Education in New Castle

School Enrollment in New Castle

The most common levels of schooling among the 631 students in New Castle are elementary school (192 | 30.4%), high school (172 | 27.3%), and middle school (138 | 21.9%).
School Enrollment in New Castle
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten365.7%
Elementary School19230.4%
Middle School13821.9%
High School17227.3%
College / Undergraduate619.7%
Graduate / Professional325.1%
Total631100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in New Castle

Out of a total of 631 students who are enrolled in schools in New Castle, 143 (22.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 488 (77.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 9 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 133 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in New Castle
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old164 (77.4%)48 (22.6%)
10 to 14 Year Olds125 (72.7%)47 (27.3%)
15 to 17 Year Olds133 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds37 (58.7%)26 (41.3%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
35 Years and over8 (38.1%)13 (61.9%)
Total488 (77.3%)143 (22.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in New Castle

Business (359 | 21.9%), arts & humanities (234 | 14.2%), social sciences (188 | 11.5%), education (154 | 9.4%), and literature & languages (129 | 7.9%) are the most common fields of study among 1,642 individuals in New Castle who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in New Castle
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics342.1%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural412.5%
Physical & Health Sciences211.3%
Psychology845.1%
Social Sciences18811.5%
Engineering493.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies241.5%
Science & Technology1106.7%
Business35921.9%
Education1549.4%
Literature & Languages1297.9%
Liberal Arts & History1046.3%
Visual & Performing Arts472.9%
Communications643.9%
Arts & Humanities23414.2%
Total1,642100.0%

Transportation & Commute in New Castle

Vehicle Availability by Sex in New Castle

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in New Castle are males with 2 vehicles (889, accounting for 57.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (777, making up 53.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in New Castle
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle68 (4.4%)119 (7.1%)
1 Vehicle300 (19.5%)474 (28.3%)
2 Vehicles889 (57.8%)777 (46.3%)
3 Vehicles183 (11.9%)186 (11.1%)
4 Vehicles64 (4.2%)60 (3.6%)
5 or more Vehicles34 (2.2%)61 (3.6%)
Total1,538 (100.0%)1,677 (100.0%)

Commute Time in New Castle

The most frequently occuring commute durations in New Castle are 15 to 19 minutes (624 commuters, 22.8%), 25 to 29 minutes (506 commuters, 18.5%), and 20 to 24 minutes (475 commuters, 17.3%).
Commute Time in New Castle
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes953.5%
5 to 9 Minutes1445.3%
10 to 14 Minutes2328.5%
15 to 19 Minutes62422.8%
20 to 24 Minutes47517.3%
25 to 29 Minutes50618.5%
30 to 34 Minutes30411.1%
35 to 39 Minutes1104.0%
40 to 44 Minutes381.4%
45 to 59 Minutes1455.3%
60 to 89 Minutes622.3%
90 or more Minutes50.2%

Commute Time by Sex in New Castle

The most common commute times in New Castle are 25 to 29 minutes (274 commuters, 22.9%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (524 commuters, 34.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in New Castle
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes30 (2.5%)65 (4.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes36 (3.0%)108 (7.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes175 (14.6%)57 (3.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes100 (8.4%)524 (34.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes204 (17.0%)271 (17.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes274 (22.9%)232 (15.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes186 (15.5%)118 (7.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes42 (3.5%)68 (4.4%)
40 to 44 Minutes38 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes64 (5.3%)81 (5.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes44 (3.7%)18 (1.2%)
90 or more Minutes5 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in New Castle

The most frequent times of departure to work in New Castle are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (256, 21.4%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (390, 25.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in New Castle
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM58 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM60 (5.0%)20 (1.3%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM124 (10.3%)75 (4.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM64 (5.3%)98 (6.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM145 (12.1%)124 (8.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM256 (21.4%)390 (25.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM149 (12.4%)284 (18.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM128 (10.7%)234 (15.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM67 (5.6%)185 (12.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM51 (4.3%)59 (3.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM75 (6.3%)12 (0.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM18 (1.5%)14 (0.9%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)25 (1.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM3 (0.3%)22 (1.4%)
Total1,198 (100.0%)1,542 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in New Castle

Occupancy by Ownership in New Castle

Of the total 2,711 dwellings in New Castle, owner-occupied units account for 1,680 (62.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,031 (38.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in New Castle
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,68062.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1,03138.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units2,711100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in New Castle

Occupancy by Household Size in New Castle
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household99036.5%
2-Person Household1,06039.1%
3-Person Household31211.5%
4+ Person Household34912.9%
Total Housing Units2,711100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in New Castle

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in New Castle
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household447 (45.2%)543 (54.8%)
2-Person Household713 (67.3%)347 (32.7%)
3-Person Household226 (72.4%)86 (27.6%)
4+ Person Household294 (84.2%)55 (15.8%)
Total Housing Units1,680 (62.0%)1,031 (38.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in New Castle

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in New Castle
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School61 (59.8%)41 (40.2%)
High School Diploma449 (55.1%)366 (44.9%)
College/Associate Degree526 (69.0%)236 (31.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher644 (62.4%)388 (37.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in New Castle

Occupancy by Age of Householder in New Castle
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years34312.7%
35 to 44 Years34512.7%
45 to 54 Years63923.6%
55 to 64 Years52019.2%
65 to 74 Years51218.9%
75 to 84 Years30711.3%
85 Years and Over451.7%
Total2,711100.0%

Housing Finances in New Castle

Median Income by Occupancy in New Castle

Median Income by Occupancy in New Castle
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,680 (62.0%)$98,710
Renter-Occupied1,031 (38.0%)$91,850
Average2,711 (100.0%)$95,884

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in New Castle

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in New Castle
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00015 (0.9%)22 (2.1%)
$5,000 to $9,99924 (1.4%)7 (0.7%)
$10,000 to $14,99934 (2.0%)56 (5.4%)
$15,000 to $19,99957 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99922 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99969 (4.1%)129 (12.5%)
$35,000 to $49,999208 (12.4%)12 (1.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999201 (12.0%)210 (20.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999258 (15.4%)250 (24.2%)
$100,000 to $149,999435 (25.9%)310 (30.1%)
$150,000 or more357 (21.2%)35 (3.4%)
Total1,680 (100.0%)1,031 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in New Castle

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in New Castle
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30054 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499325 (19.4%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $799224 (13.3%)23 (2.2%)
$800 to $99968 (4.1%)31 (3.0%)
$1,000 to $1,499446 (26.6%)424 (41.1%)
$1,500 to $1,999312 (18.6%)495 (48.0%)
$2,000 to $2,499109 (6.5%)26 (2.5%)
$2,500 to $2,99936 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more106 (6.3%)7 (0.7%)
Total1,680 (100.0%)1,031 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in New Castle

Housing Structures in New Castle

Housing Structures in New Castle
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,15242.5%
Single Unit, Attached76428.2%
2 Unit Apartments1937.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments652.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments491.8%
10 or more Apartments48818.0%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total2,711100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in New Castle

Housing Structures by Occupancy in New Castle
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,009 (87.6%)143 (12.4%)
Single Unit, Attached561 (73.4%)203 (26.6%)
2 Unit Apartments80 (41.4%)113 (58.6%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments14 (21.5%)51 (78.5%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments7 (14.3%)42 (85.7%)
10 or more Apartments9 (1.8%)479 (98.2%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,680 (62.0%)1,031 (38.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in New Castle

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in New Castle
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms86 (5.1%)298 (28.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms333 (19.8%)569 (55.2%)
6 or 7 Rooms788 (46.9%)157 (15.2%)
8 or more Rooms473 (28.1%)7 (0.7%)
Total1,680 (100.0%)1,031 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in New Castle

Housing Structure by Heating Type in New Castle
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,327 (79.0%)649 (62.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas5 (0.3%)33 (3.2%)
Electricity132 (7.9%)256 (24.8%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene190 (11.3%)93 (9.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used26 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,680 (100.0%)1,031 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in New Castle

Household Vehicle Usage in New Castle
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle107 (6.4%)35 (3.4%)
1 Vehicle521 (31.0%)543 (52.7%)
2 Vehicles821 (48.9%)385 (37.3%)
3 or more Vehicles231 (13.8%)68 (6.6%)
Total1,680 (100.0%)1,031 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in New Castle

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in New Castle

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units6361,044
Median Property Value$232,600$252,000
Median Household Income$74,737$311
Monthly Housing Costs$394$106
Real Estate Taxes$1,202$7

Property Value by Mortgage Status in New Castle

Property Value by Mortgage Status in New Castle
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99921 (3.3%)16 (1.5%)
$100,000 to $299,999536 (84.3%)696 (66.7%)
$300,000 to $499,99937 (5.8%)284 (27.2%)
$500,000 to $749,99923 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,99913 (2.0%)4 (0.4%)
$1,000,000 or more6 (0.9%)44 (4.2%)
Total636 (100.0%)1,044 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in New Castle

Household Income by Mortgage Status in New Castle
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00014 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99938 (6.0%)25 (2.4%)
$25,000 to $34,99930 (4.7%)75 (7.2%)
$35,000 to $49,999126 (19.8%)39 (3.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999118 (18.5%)82 (7.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99948 (7.5%)83 (8.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999216 (34.0%)210 (20.1%)
$150,000 or more46 (7.2%)219 (21.0%)
Total636 (100.0%)1,044 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in New Castle

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in New Castle
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x145 (22.8%)106,000 (10,153.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x221 (34.7%)324 (31.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x25 (3.9%)274 (26.3%)
4.0x or more245 (38.5%)139 (13.3%)
Total636 (100.0%)1,044 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in New Castle

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in New Castle
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800159 (25.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499197 (31.0%)121 (11.6%)
$800 to $1,499251 (39.5%)296 (28.3%)
Total636 (100.0%)1,044 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in New Castle

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in New Castle

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in New Castle
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years229 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years523 (92.9%)40 (7.1%)
19 to 25 Years231 (93.5%)16 (6.5%)
26 to 34 Years574 (89.5%)67 (10.4%)
35 to 44 Years664 (99.9%)1 (0.2%)
45 to 54 Years856 (95.5%)40 (4.5%)
55 to 64 Years1,023 (96.0%)43 (4.0%)
65 to 74 Years691 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older469 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5,260 (96.2%)207 (3.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in New Castle

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in New Castle
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born229 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen523 (92.9%)40 (7.1%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen231 (93.5%)16 (6.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in New Castle

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in New Castle
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000244 (86.5%)38 (13.5%)
$25,000 to $49,999593 (95.3%)29 (4.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999584 (85.5%)99 (14.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999998 (96.2%)40 (3.8%)
$100,000 and over2,841 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in New Castle

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in New Castle
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 642 (18.3%)187 (81.7%)
6 to 18 Years197 (35.0%)326 (57.9%)
19 to 25 Years30 (12.1%)209 (84.6%)
25 to 34 Years130 (20.3%)467 (72.9%)
35 to 44 Years68 (10.2%)632 (95.0%)
45 to 54 Years82 (9.1%)779 (86.9%)
55 to 64 Years78 (7.3%)976 (91.6%)
65 to 74 Years653 (94.5%)538 (77.9%)
75 Years and over469 (100.0%)389 (82.9%)
Total1,749 (32.0%)4,503 (82.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in New Castle

Disability Status by Sex by Age in New Castle
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years30 (10.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years21 (5.2%)55 (11.0%)
35 to 64 Years83 (6.8%)235 (16.8%)
65 to 74 Years120 (29.8%)44 (15.3%)
75 Years and over79 (44.9%)175 (59.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in New Castle

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in New Castle: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years4 (0.3%)37 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years14 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over33 (18.8%)131 (44.7%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in New Castle: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)31 (6.2%)
35 to 64 Years20 (1.6%)90 (6.4%)
65 to 74 Years101 (25.1%)20 (6.9%)
75 Years and over36 (20.4%)6 (2.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in New Castle: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years30 (10.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years6 (1.5%)24 (4.8%)
35 to 64 Years59 (4.8%)41 (2.9%)
65 to 74 Years6 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over31 (17.6%)7 (2.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in New Castle: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)9 (1.8%)
35 to 64 Years28 (2.3%)116 (8.3%)
65 to 74 Years11 (2.7%)44 (15.3%)
75 Years and over46 (26.1%)147 (50.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in New Castle: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)9 (1.8%)
35 to 64 Years14 (1.1%)21 (1.5%)
65 to 74 Years5 (1.2%)17 (5.9%)
75 Years and over21 (11.9%)12 (4.1%)

Technology Access in New Castle

Computing Device Access in New Castle

Computing Device Access in New Castle
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop2,20081.1%
Smartphone2,50992.5%
Tablet1,66961.6%
No Computing Device752.8%
Total2,711100.0%

Internet Access in New Castle

Internet Access in New Castle
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home2,11578.0%
Cellular Data Only39014.4%
Satellite Internet311.1%
No Internet1997.3%
Total2,711100.0%

New Castle Summary

New Castle, Delaware is a small city located in New Castle County, Delaware. It is situated on the Delaware River, just south of Wilmington. The city has a population of 5,285 as of the 2010 census, making it the second-smallest city in the state.

History

New Castle was founded in 1651 by Dutch settlers, making it one of the oldest cities in the United States. The city was originally known as Fort Casimir, and was the first Dutch settlement in the Delaware Valley. The city was renamed New Castle in 1673, after the Dutch city of Nieuw Amsterdam.
In 1664, the English took control of the area, and the city was renamed New Castle. The city was the capital of the Delaware Colony from 1704 to 1776, and was the site of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.
During the American Revolution, the city was occupied by the British, and was the site of a major battle in 1777. The city was also the site of a major naval battle in 1782.
In the 19th century, the city was an important port and shipbuilding center. The city was also the site of a major shipbuilding yard during the Civil War.

Geography

New Castle is located at 39°41'N 75°35'W. The city is situated on the Delaware River, just south of Wilmington. The city has a total area of 1.3 square miles, all of which is land.
The city is located in the humid subtropical climate zone, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average temperature in the summer is around 80°F, and the average temperature in the winter is around 40°F.

Economy

The economy of New Castle is largely based on manufacturing and services. The city is home to several large manufacturing companies, including DuPont, AstraZeneca, and Hercules. The city is also home to several large service companies, including Christiana Care Health System and the University of Delaware.
The city is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and professional services.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of New Castle was 5,285. The racial makeup of the city was 79.3% White, 11.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 2.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 4.2% from other races, and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.3% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $45,938, and the median income for a family was $54,844. The per capita income for the city was $22,945. About 11.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of New Castle?
Total Population of New Castle is 5,523.
What is the Total Male Population of New Castle?
Total Male Population of New Castle is 2,712.
What is the Total Female Population of New Castle?
Total Female Population of New Castle is 2,811.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in New Castle?
There are 96.48 Males per 100 Females in New Castle.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in New Castle?
There are 103.65 Females per 100 Males in New Castle.
What is the Median Population Age in New Castle?
Median Population Age in New Castle is 49.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in New Castle
Average Family Size in New Castle is 2.6 People.
What is the Average Household Size in New Castle
Average Household Size in New Castle is 2.0 People.
What is Per Capita Income in New Castle?
Per Capita income in New Castle is $53,997.
What is the Median Family Income in New Castle?
Median Family Income in New Castle is $112,500.
What is the Median Household income in New Castle?
Median Household Income in New Castle is $95,884.
What is Income or Wage Gap in New Castle?
Income or Wage Gap in New Castle is 9.4%.
Women in New Castle earn 90.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in New Castle?
Inequality or Gini Index in New Castle is 0.39.
How Large is the Labor Force in New Castle?
There are 3,319 People in the Labor Forcein in New Castle.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in New Castle?
68.2% of People are in the Labor Force in New Castle.
What is the Unemployment Rate in New Castle?
Unemployment Rate in New Castle is 1.3%.