Population 12,765 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Newcastle
Household size in Newcastle
| Period | Newcastle | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.87 | 2.58 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.80 | 2.64 | 2.60 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.62 | 2.69 | 2.63 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.68 | 2.61 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.19 | +0.02 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
At 2.68 people per household, Newcastle sits close to the national average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.87, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the east.
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 | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.2 | 36.2 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.6 | 36.2 | 37.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.4 | 36.7 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.8 | 37.2 | 38.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.5 | +1.0 | +0.6 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Newcastle are younger than 39.8 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is older than in the Oklahoma City area overall, where the median age is 37.2. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 42.2, even as the national median rose.
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 | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 11.8% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 12.1% | 12.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 12.1% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 12.1% | 12.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | +0.3 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Newcastle: 7.0% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 2.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only three of the 105 Oklahoma cities with 5,000+ people 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 | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.5% | 33.5% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.2% | 35.4% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.0% | 36.2% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.7% | 36.4% | 34.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +2.9 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Newcastle is largely a place of homeowners: only 17.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 32.5% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 5.2 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 11.5% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.5% | 10.6% | 12.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 10.4% | 13.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 8.9% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Newcastle: 5.9% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Newcastle has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of Oklahoma cities.
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 | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1978 | 1976 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1992 | 1980 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2001 | 1982 | 1979 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2000 | 1986 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +15 | +7 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Newcastle is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2000, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1985 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the west. Of the 105 Oklahoma cities with 5,000+ people, only four have newer 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 Newcastle
| Period | Newcastle | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $689 | $795 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $845 | $899 | $805 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $947 | $1,004 | $897 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,176 | $1,286 | $1,127 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$487 | +$491 | +$411 | +$606 |
Rent in Newcastle runs $1,176 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $487 a month since 2006–10, up 71%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 31.6% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the north.
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 | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.3% | 29.2% | 24.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.4% | 29.6% | 24.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.2% | 31.0% | 26.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.3% | 34.5% | 28.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +14.0 pts | +5.3 pts | +4.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Newcastle as nationally: 33.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 14.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the west.
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 | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.0% | 87.7% | 86.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.1% | 88.1% | 87.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.1% | 89.0% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.5% | 89.7% | 89.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +2.1 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Newcastle have finished high school (92.5%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 6.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.1% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.2% | 6.1% | 6.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 4.4% | 5.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.6% | 4.7% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −1.0 pts | −1.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Newcastle has been strong: just 2.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 105 Oklahoma cities with 5,000+ people, only nine have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 2.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 | 2.68 | 39.8 | 7.0% | 17.7% | 5.9% | 2000 | $1,176 | 33.3% | 92.5% | 2.6% |
| Bridge Creek | 3.12 | 39.5 | 7.9% | 12.4% | 5.0% | 1999 | $1,349 | 20.5% | 90.2% | 5.3% |
| Blanchard | 2.76 | 40.2 | 10.5% | 17.7% | 4.6% | 2000 | $1,083 | 29.8% | 93.5% | 8.3% |
| Tuttle | 2.89 | 42.3 | 7.2% | 13.2% | 5.7% | 1995 | $1,076 | 27.6% | 93.5% | 4.3% |
| Moore | 2.71 | 35.6 | 14.2% | 32.5% | 7.2% | 1989 | $1,473 | 29.0% | 91.2% | 4.7% |
| Norman | 2.34 | 35.5 | 12.7% | 45.7% | 10.5% | 1987 | $1,200 | 47.8% | 94.4% | 6.0% |
| Goldsby | 3.11 | 39.9 | 4.7% | 5.9% | 3.1% | 2002 | $1,000 | 46.1% | 94.2% | 3.3% |
| Mustang | 2.97 | 38.5 | 9.2% | 19.3% | 7.2% | 1999 | $1,546 | 32.9% | 93.9% | 4.3% |
| Amber | 2.71 | 41.2 | 8.8% | 15.8% | 11.8% | 1986 | $1,066 | 19.3% | 88.3% | 4.5% |
| Noble | 2.55 | 38.4 | 11.8% | 36.4% | 12.2% | 1992 | $1,036 | 28.1% | 87.8% | 4.7% |
| Slaughterville | 2.84 | 39.7 | 9.0% | 19.2% | 8.4% | 1991 | $1,017 | 19.0% | 88.6% | 5.3% |
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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