New Castle, PA

Census Place

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2023 Population
21,727
0.622% 1-year decline
US Senator
John Fetterman
Democratic Party
US Senator
Dave McCormick
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
37.7
1.05% 1-year decrease
2023 Poverty Rate
26.1%
0.99% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$41,478
3.83% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$72,000
1.55% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
7,781
0.205% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, New Castle, PA had a population of 21.7k people with a median age of 37.7 and a median household income of $41,478. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of New Castle, PA declined from 21,863 to 21,727, a −0.622% decrease and its median household income grew from $39,948 to $41,478, a 3.83% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in New Castle, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (75.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (10.4%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (6.24%), Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) (2.25%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.83%).

None of the households in New Castle, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99% of the residents in New Castle, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in New Castle, PA are Butler Beauty Academy-New Castle Beauty Academy (21 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in New Castle, PA was $72,000, and the homeownership rate was 54.7%.

Most people in New Castle, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.5 minutes. The average car ownership in New Castle, PA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

New Castle, PA is home to a population of 21.7k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.89% of New Castle, PA residents were born outside of the country (411 people).

In 2023, there were 7.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (16.5k people) in New Castle, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.25k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.36k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99%
2023 Citizenship
99.2%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99% of New Castle, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in New Castle, PA was 99.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in New Castle, PA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    16.5k ± 386
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    2.25k ± 353
  3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    1.36k ± 388
4.93%
Hispanic Population
1.07k people

In 2023, there were 7.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (16.5k people) in New Castle, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.25k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.36k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

4.93% of the people in New Castle, PA are hispanic (1.07k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in New Castle, PA as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. India
    99,504 ± 7,715 people
  2. Dominican Republic
    93,569 ± 7,483 people
  3. China
    70,789 ± 6,514 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was India, the natal country of 99,504 Pennsylvania residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 93,569 and China with 70,789.

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Foreign-Born Population

1.89%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
411 people
1.54%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
337 people

As of 2023, 1.89% of New Castle, PA residents (411 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in New Castle, PA was 1.54%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    348 ± 144
  2. Vietnam
    337 ± 98
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    248 ± 131

New Castle, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.03 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of New Castle, PA employs 7.78k people. In 2023, the largest industries in New Castle, PA were Health Care & Social Assistance (1,518 people), Manufacturing (1,079 people), and Retail Trade (1,047 people), and the highest paying industries were Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($75,125), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($65,250), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,833).

Employment

Occupations

7.78k
2023 Value
± 590
−0.205%
1 Year decline
± 10.5%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in New Castle, PA declined at a rate of −0.205%, from 7.8k employees to 7.78k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in New Castle, PA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,031 people), Sales & Related Occupations (754 people), and Healthcare Support Occupations (650 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of New Castle, PA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

7.78k
2023 Value
± 590
−0.205%
1 Year decline
± 10.5%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in New Castle, PA declined at a rate of −0.205%, from 7.8k employees to 7.78k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in New Castle, PA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,518 people), Manufacturing (1,079 people), and Retail Trade (1,047 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of New Castle, PA, though some of these residents may live in New Castle, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$40,500
Median earning men ± $5,410
$30,271
Median earning women ± $2,544

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($75,125), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,875), and Construction ($54,495).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($48,958), Manufacturing ($46,781), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($41,974).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.78%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 18.1%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Pennsylvania.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

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2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (50.4%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (48.7%)
    Democratic Party
  3. Jill Stein (0.491%)
    Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Pennsylvania for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Pennsylvania

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John Fetterman
Senator from Pennsylvania3
Assumed office on January 3, 2023
Dave McCormick
Senator from Pennsylvania1
Assumed office on January 3, 2025

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Pennsylvania over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Pennsylvania have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

In 2023, universities in New Castle, PA awarded 21 degrees. The student population of New Castle, PA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 1 male students and 29 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in New Castle, PA are White (19 and 90.5%), followed by Black or African American (2 and 9.52%), Hispanic or Latino (0 and 0%), and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in New Castle, PA by number of degrees awarded are Butler Beauty Academy-New Castle Beauty Academy (21 and 100%).

The most popular majors in New Castle, PA are Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (9 and 42.9%), General Cosmetology (6 and 28.6%), and Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor (3 and 14.3%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 30 students enrolled in New Castle, PA, 3.33% men and 96.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 17 records, of which 94.1% were women and 5.88% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist
    9 degrees awarded
  2. Nail Specialist & Manicurist
    3 degrees awarded
  3. Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor
    3 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years recipients in New Castle, PA was Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist with 9 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years from schools in New Castle, PA according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Butler Beauty Academy-New Castle Beauty Academy
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
21 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Butler Beauty Academy-New Castle Beauty Academy with 21 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2023, 0 men were awarded degrees from institutions in New Castle, PA, which is 0 times less than the 21 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 19 degrees mean that there were 9.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 2 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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In 2023, 0.797% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.798% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (3.48M), Bachelors Degree (2.03M), and Some college (1.81M).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in New Castle, PA was $72,000 in 2023, which is 0.237 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $70,900 to $72,000, a 1.55% increase. The homeownership rate in New Castle, PA is 54.7%, which is lower than the national average of 65%.

People in New Castle, PA have an average commute time of 21.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in New Castle, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$72,000
Median Property Value 2023
±$5,068
$5,110
Median Property Taxes
±$447

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In New Castle, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in New Castle, PA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

54.7%
Homeownership
2023
62.3%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 54.7% of the housing units in New Castle, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 53.3%.

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Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in New Castle, PA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$41,478
Median Household Income
± $4,199
9.34k
Number of Households
± 630

In 2023, the median household income of the 9.34k households in New Castle, PA grew to $41,478 from the previous year's value of $39,948.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for New Castle, PA is from Pennsylvania.
0.463
2023 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania
0.466
2022 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

In 2023, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.564% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pennsylvania in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (75.4%)
  2. Carpooled (11.2%)
  3. Worked At Home (9.26%)

In 2023, 75.4% of workers in New Castle, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.2%) and those who worked at home (9.26%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

21.5 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in New Castle, PA have a shorter commute time (21.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.89% of the workforce in New Castle, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in New Castle, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in New Castle, PA have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

26.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in New Castle, PA (5.52k out of 21.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in New Castle, PA is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

93.6% of the population of New Castle, PA has health coverage, with 25.6% on employee plans, 44.1% on Medicaid, 13% on Medicare, 9.07% on non-group plans, and 1.76% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see 1,265 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.03% increase from the previous year (1,216 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1400 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 371 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.2% were men and 53.8% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.6% under 18 years, 20.9% between 18 and 34 years, 36.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.2% were men and 53.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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Uninsured People

6.43%
Uninsured
25.6%
Employer Coverage
44.1%
Medicaid
13%
Medicare
9.07%
Non-Group
1.76%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in New Castle, PA declined by 5.72% from 6.82% to 6.43%.

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