Population 25,676 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in New Castle
Household size in New Castle
| Period | New Castle | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.37 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.45 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.38 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.55 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.18 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in New Castle run a little small, averaging 2.55 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has climbed from 2.37 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the east and smallest in the northwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in New Castle
| Period | New Castle | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.7 | 37.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.9 | 38.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.9 | 39.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.0 | 39.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.3 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
New Castle skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.0, against 40.1 nationally. The youngest areas are in the northeast, the oldest in the northwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in New Castle
| Period | New Castle | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.4% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.3% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.0% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in New Castle: 16.0% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is up 5.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Of the 187 Indiana cities with 5,000+ people, only 12 have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in New Castle
Renters in New Castle
| Period | New Castle | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.6% | 28.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 35.5% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.9% | 30.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 31.3% | 29.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in New Castle own their homes; 31.3% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 45.1% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the north and least common in the west. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 0.7 points, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in New Castle
| Period | New Castle | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.9% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.5% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.9% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.4% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in New Castle: 15.4% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged up 1.4 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in New Castle
| Period | New Castle | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1957 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1958 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1959 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1959 | 1977 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in New Castle is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1959, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the center has the oldest housing. Of the 187 Indiana cities with 5,000+ people, only 17 have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in New Castle
| Period | New Castle | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $652 | $763 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $720 | $819 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $721 | $903 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $837 | $1,146 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$185 | +$384 | +$606 |
A typical rental in New Castle costs $837 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $185 a month from 2006–10, a 28% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 28.3% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the east; the most affordable are in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in New Castle
Bachelor's degrees in New Castle
| Period | New Castle | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.2% | 23.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.4% | 24.6% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.7% | 27.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.1% | 30.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in New Castle: 15.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 2.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the north.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in New Castle
| Period | New Castle | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.5% | 86.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.9% | 87.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.1% | 88.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.2% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.7 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in New Castle is close to the national rate: 88.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Indiana overall (89.9%). The share with a diploma has risen 6.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in New Castle
| Period | New Castle | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.7% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.3 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in New Castle is close to the national rate: 4.7% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 6.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
New Castle compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Castle | 2.55 | 42.0 | 16.0% | 31.3% | 15.4% | 1959 | $837 | 15.1% | 88.2% | 4.7% |
| Westwood | 2.47 | 41.2 | 14.3% | 15.7% | 8.7% | 1982 | $829 | 30.9% | 94.9% | 5.4% |
| Mount Summit | 2.10 | 51.2 | 4.5% | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1982 | $909 | 21.8% | 96.6% | 1.6% |
| New Lisbon | 2.29 | 44.1 | 14.7% | 4.1% | 12.6% | 1969 | $735 | 34.0% | 91.3% | 5.4% |
| Messick | 2.61 | 41.6 | 10.3% | 12.5% | 7.5% | 1964 | $973 | 14.4% | 93.6% | 3.2% |
| Greensboro | 2.69 | 46.9 | 6.1% | 2.6% | 6.2% | 1970 | $855 | 16.5% | 93.8% | 4.2% |
| Millville | 2.99 | 35.7 | 6.1% | 9.4% | 12.0% | 1964 | $778 | 10.4% | 88.9% | 7.0% |
| Sulphur Springs | 1.90 | 57.5 | 2.9% | 16.2% | 12.2% | 1961 | $701 | 25.8% | 82.3% | 4.2% |
| Cadiz | 2.56 | 48.4 | 8.7% | 14.6% | 12.0% | 1942 | $1,200 | 17.7% | 93.4% | 7.3% |
| Spiceland | 2.63 | 34.2 | 8.0% | 24.6% | 10.8% | 1955 | $793 | 19.2% | 93.2% | 3.1% |
| Lewisville | 2.99 | 40.4 | 5.7% | 18.9% | 8.1% | 1951 | $713 | 25.2% | 94.8% | 4.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up New Castle. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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