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New Castle Area School District
New Castle Area School District is a unified school district in Pennsylvania with a community population of 22,635. The median household income is $42,577 and the median age is 39.8.
22,635
Population
1661
People / sq mi
$42,577
Median Income
39.8
Median Age
New Castle Area School District covers 14 sq mi of land at 1661.2 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 77.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 54.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$42,577
Median Household Income
$24,979
Per Capita Income
20.8%
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment
Housing
$78,700
Median Home Value
$749
Median Rent
55.0%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
89.5%
High School+
15.9%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
New Castle Area School District serves a community with a population of 22,635 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Pennsylvania.
The median household income in New Castle Area School District is $42,577, with a per capita income of $24,979. The poverty rate is 20.8%.
New Castle Area School District is 77.6% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 54.2% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In New Castle Area School District, 89.5% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in New Castle Area School District is $78,700, with a median rent of $749. The homeownership rate is 55.0%.
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Data for New Castle Area School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 4216620).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.