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Population Review

New Castle city, IN — Population & Demographics

New Castle city, IN has a population of 17,356. The median household income is $48,977 and the median age is 41.1.

17,356

Population

$48,977

Median Income

$95,100

Median Home Value

41.1

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White89.1%
Black or African American3.8%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.7%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$48,977

Median Household Income

$28,016

Per Capita Income

14.8%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$95,100

Median Home Value

$797

Median Rent

62.9%

Owner-Occupied

Education

88.1%

High School+

13.9%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.2%

Drive Alone

76.6%

Public Transit

7.4%

Work From Home

19.7 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

20.6%

Foreign Born

97.9%

Non-English at Home

8.2%

Veterans

24.7%

With Disability

91.4%

Health Insurance

90.9%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management24.9%
Manufacturing19.3%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate8.4%
Education, Health Care & Social Services8.3%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services7.6%
Information5.5%
Construction4.1%
Retail Trade3.5%
Public Administration3.5%
Transportation & Warehousing0.5%
Agriculture & Mining0.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

New Castle city, IN has a population of 17,356 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in New Castle city, IN is $48,977, with 14.8% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in New Castle city, IN is $95,100, with median rent at $797.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.