Population 7,062 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Newcastle
Household size in Newcastle
| Period | Newcastle | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.58 | 2.76 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.57 | 2.81 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.61 | 2.82 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.61 | 2.83 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.03 | +0.07 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
At 2.61 people per household, Newcastle sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is smaller than in the Sacramento area as a whole, where it has 2.83 people.
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 Newcastle
| Period | Newcastle | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.8 | 36.7 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 49.7 | 37.6 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 50.1 | 38.7 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 53.6 | 39.6 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.8 | +2.9 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 53.6, Newcastle is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 47.8, mirroring the country. Only 14 of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people are older.
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 Newcastle
| Period | Newcastle | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.5% | 12.8% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 12.9% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 11.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.0% | 11.0% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −1.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 3.0% of households in Newcastle, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 1.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only 12 have a lower 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 Newcastle
Renters in Newcastle
| Period | Newcastle | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 37.3% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.9% | 40.4% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.0% | 39.7% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 8.4% | 37.0% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −0.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 8.4% of households in Newcastle rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 40.5% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share is down 1.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only 12 have a lower share of renters.
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 Newcastle
| Period | Newcastle | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.3% | 9.3% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 8.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 6.7% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Newcastle: 7.3% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The picture is much the same across the Sacramento area. Vacancy has risen 3.1 points since 2006–10, 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 Newcastle
| Period | Newcastle | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1980 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1981 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1982 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1985 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Newcastle are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1983, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1980 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 Newcastle
| Period | Newcastle | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $864 | $1,199 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,258 | $1,254 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,326 | $1,488 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,888 | $2,018 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,024 | +$818 | +$931 | +$606 |
Rent in Newcastle runs $1,888 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Still, rents here are lower than in the wider Sacramento area ($2,018). Rents are up $1,024 a month from 2006–10, a 118% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 20.5% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 Newcastle
Bachelor's degrees in Newcastle
| Period | Newcastle | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.6% | 30.1% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 38.6% | 30.6% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 40.9% | 33.6% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 42.7% | 37.4% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in Newcastle than nationally: 42.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 8.2 points, as it has nationally.
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 Newcastle
| Period | Newcastle | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.7% | 86.8% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.5% | 87.6% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.1% | 89.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.1% | 89.9% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | +3.1 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Newcastle is above the national rate: 94.1% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged down 0.6 points, even as the national rate rose.
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 Newcastle
| Period | Newcastle | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 9.7% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 12.4% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 6.1% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 6.2% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −3.5 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Newcastle is close to the national rate: 5.7% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
Newcastle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle | 2.61 | 53.6 | 3.0% | 8.4% | 7.3% | 1983 | $1,888 | 42.7% | 94.1% | 5.7% |
| Penryn | 2.75 | 50.3 | 3.3% | 9.2% | 7.8% | 1984 | $2,128 | 42.7% | 95.6% | 5.6% |
| Loomis | 2.76 | 44.6 | 4.2% | 11.8% | 4.7% | 1989 | $2,075 | 47.5% | 97.2% | 4.1% |
| North Auburn | 2.44 | 46.8 | 13.7% | 35.2% | 6.6% | 1984 | $1,777 | 25.4% | 90.2% | 4.2% |
| Auburn | 2.42 | 51.6 | 7.4% | 23.1% | 7.6% | 1978 | $1,887 | 36.4% | 95.1% | 4.9% |
| Pilot Hill | 2.07 | 61.2 | 1.5% | 7.4% | 4.3% | 1991 | $2,099 | 31.3% | 98.5% | 15.3% |
| Rocklin | 2.88 | 39.5 | 7.4% | 31.1% | 5.6% | 1997 | $2,440 | 47.1% | 95.6% | 4.4% |
| Lincoln | 2.83 | 44.0 | 11.0% | 15.9% | 4.6% | 2001 | $2,496 | 37.7% | 94.0% | 4.2% |
| Cool | 2.46 | 52.4 | 4.2% | 5.5% | 8.5% | 1985 | $2,107 | 37.1% | 99.1% | 2.2% |
| Clipper Gap | 2.56 | 43.9 | 8.1% | 16.9% | 12.1% | 1970 | $1,558 | 20.2% | 94.9% | 3.0% |
| Granite Bay | 2.87 | 48.3 | 6.0% | 11.4% | 7.4% | 1987 | $2,858 | 63.6% | 97.1% | 4.4% |
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 Newcastle. 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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