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Population Review

New Castle city, PA — Population & Demographics

New Castle city, PA has a population of 21,727. The median household income is $41,478 and the median age is 37.7.

21,727

Population

$41,478

Median Income

$72,000

Median Home Value

37.7

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White77.0%
Black or African American10.6%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.4%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$41,478

Median Household Income

$23,135

Per Capita Income

18.9%

Poverty Rate

7.3%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$72,000

Median Home Value

$698

Median Rent

54.7%

Owner-Occupied

Education

89.5%

High School+

15.2%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.7%

Drive Alone

75.4%

Public Transit

9.3%

Work From Home

21.5 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

16.2%

Foreign Born

95.0%

Non-English at Home

7.5%

Veterans

23.9%

With Disability

93.6%

Health Insurance

88.2%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management27.0%
Manufacturing13.9%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate7.5%
Education, Health Care & Social Services6.7%
Construction6.7%
Retail Trade6.6%
Information5.4%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.6%
Public Administration4.3%
Transportation & Warehousing1.2%
Agriculture & Mining0.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

New Castle city, PA has a population of 21,727 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in New Castle city, PA is $41,478, with 18.9% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in New Castle city, PA is $72,000, with median rent at $698.

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