Census ACS · #621 μSA
New Castle Metro Area
The New Castle, In Micropolitan Statistical Area has 48,896 residents. The median household income is $60,144 and the median home value is $140,200.
48,896
Population
125
People / sq mi
$60,144
Median Income
$140,200
Median Home Value
The New Castle CBSA covers 392 sq mi of land at 124.8 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 93.0% |
| Black or African American | 2.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.9% |
Economy & Income
$60,144
Median Household Income
$31,084
Per Capita Income
9.2%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment
Housing
$140,200
Median Home Value
$807
Median Rent
75.9%
Homeownership
Education
90.6%
High School+
16.7%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.3%
Drive Alone
8.1%
Work From Home
25.9 min
Avg Commute
17.7%
Foreign Born
New Castle spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The New Castle, In Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 48,896 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #621 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the New Castle metro area is $60,144, with a per capita income of $31,084.
The New Castle, In CBSA spans the state of Indiana.
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Data for the New Castle, In CBSA (35220) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
New Castle is defined demographically by education — 16.7% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average. With 48,896 residents, New Castle is a metro area in IN.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $60,144 — below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 9.2%, below the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $140,200, with typical rent around $807.
College attainment is 16.7%, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.