Newcastle, ME

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2023 Population

621

8.68% 1-year decline

US Senator

Susan Collins

Republican Party

US Senator

Angus King

Independent Party

2023 Poverty Rate

2.9%

46.7% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$76,389

2023 Median Property Value

$417,700

3.8% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Newcastle, ME had a population of 621 people with a median age of N/A and a median household income of $76,389. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Newcastle, ME declined from 680 to 621, a −8.68% decrease and its median household income N/A from N/A to $76,389, a N/A% N/A.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Newcastle, ME are White (Non-Hispanic) (95.2%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.22%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Hispanic) (1.45%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (0.161%), and White (Hispanic) (0%).

None of the households in Newcastle, ME 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.

100% of the residents in Newcastle, ME are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Newcastle, ME was $417,700, and the homeownership rate was 74.8%.

United States Maine Lincoln County, ME Coastal Maine Region--Hancock, Knox, Waldo & Lincoln Counties PUMA, ME

Population & Diversity

Newcastle, ME is home to a population of 621 people, from which 100% are citizens. As of N/A, N/A% of Newcastle, ME residents were born outside of the country (N/A people).

In 2023, there were 29.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (591 people) in Newcastle, ME than any other race or ethnicity. There were 20 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 9 American Indian & Alaska Native (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

100%

2023 Citizenship

100%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 100% of Newcastle, ME residents were US citizens, which is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Newcastle, ME was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Newcastle, ME compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Newcastle, ME

White (Non-Hispanic)
591 ± 259
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
20 ± 24.6
American Indian & Alaska Native (Hispanic)
9 ± 15

1.45%

Hispanic Population

9 people

1.45% of the people in Newcastle, ME are hispanic (9 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Newcastle, ME as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Newcastle, ME.

Most Common Origin

Canada
9,723 ± 2,412 people
China
2,585 ± 1,247 people
Germany
2,409 ± 1,204 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Newcastle, ME was Canada, the natal country of 9,723 Newcastle, ME residents, followed by China with 2,585 and Germany with 2,409.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
11 ± 18
Gulf War (2001-)
9 ± 22
Gulf War (1990s)
7 ± 15

Newcastle, ME has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.22 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Newcastle, ME employs N/A people. The largest industries in Newcastle, ME are Finance & Insurance (125 people), Construction (39 people), and Educational Services (34 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($41,933), Total ($41,431), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($37,500).

Males in Maine have an average income that is 1.23 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,509. The income inequality in Maine (measured using the Gini index) is N/A, which is N/A than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

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N/A Value

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From N/A to N/A, employment in Newcastle, ME stayed at a rate of NaNN%, from N/A employees to N/A employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Newcastle, ME, are Management Occupations (175 people), Sales & Related Occupations (25 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (21 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Newcastle, ME.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Maine (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

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N/A Value

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From N/A to N/A, employment in Newcastle, ME stayed at a rate of NaNN%, from N/A employees to N/A employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Newcastle, ME, are Finance & Insurance (125 people), Construction (39 people), and Educational Services (34 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Newcastle, ME, though some of these residents may live in Newcastle, ME and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Employment by Industry Sector

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N/A%

Year-over-year N/A

Employment change between N/A N/A and N/A N/A

As of N/A N/A, there are N/A people employed in N/A. This represents a N/A% N/A in employment when compared to N/A N/A.

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

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in N/A.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Maine went to Kamala Harris with 52.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.5%), followed by Jill Stein (1.08%).

Susan Collins and Angus King are the senators currently representing the state of Maine. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Newcastle, ME. Showing the available data for Maine.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (52.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (45.5%)
Republican Party
Jill Stein (1.08%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Maine went to Kamala Harris with 52.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.5%), followed by Jill Stein (1.08%).

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from Maine

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Susan Collins

Senator from Maine

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

Angus King

Senator from Maine

Assumed office on January 3, 2013
Angus King of Maine and Bernie Sanders of Vermont join meetings of the Senate Democratic Caucus.

Susan Collins and Angus King are the senators currently representing Maine.

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 Maine over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Maine

Maine is currently represented by 2 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 Maine have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.538% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.438% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Maine.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in false were N/A.

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Newcastle, ME was $417,700 in 2023, which is NaNN times the same as the national average of N/A. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $402,400 to $417,700, a 3.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Newcastle, ME is 74.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

Housing

Property

$417,700

Median Property Value 2023

±$59,839

$223

Median Property Taxes

±$123

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 Newcastle, ME the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

74.8%

Homeownership

2023

55.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 74.8% of the housing units in Newcastle, ME were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 77%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Newcastle, ME compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 9754

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

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

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$76,389

Median Household Income

± $27,035

298

Number of Households

± 129

In 2023, the median household income of the 298 households in Newcastle, ME N/A $76,389 from the previous year's value of N/A.

The following chart displays the households in Newcastle, ME distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the N/A range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Newcastle, ME is from Newcastle, ME.

N/A Wage GINI in N/A

In N/A, the income inequality in N/A was N/A according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a N/A N/A from N/A to N/A, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat N/A even. The GINI for N/A was N/A than the national average of 1. In other words, wages are distributed N/A evenly in N/A in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Newcastle, ME across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

In N/A, N/A% of workers in Newcastle, ME N/A, followed by those who N/A (N/A%) and those who N/A (N/A%).

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.

Commute Time

N/A minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Newcastle, ME have a N/A commute time (N/A minutes) than the normal US worker (N/A minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Newcastle, ME have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Newcastle, ME compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

2.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Newcastle, ME (18 out of 621 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Males 45 - 54 and then Males < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Newcastle, ME is White, followed by Black and Native American.

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

96.1% of the population of Newcastle, ME has health coverage, with 25.9% on employee plans, 5.8% on Medicaid, 20.8% on Medicare, 42.8% on non-group plans, and 0.805% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Lincoln County, ME see 869 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.61% decrease from the previous year (911 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2986 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 484 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Lincoln County, ME.

869 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Lincoln County, ME

Primary care physicians in Lincoln County, ME see an average of 869 patients per year. This represents a 4.61% decrease from the previous year (911 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Lincoln County, ME in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 9.18% under 18 years, 18.8% between 18 and 34 years, 43.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 28.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.7% were men and 54.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

3.86%

Uninsured

25.9%

Employer Coverage

5.8%

Medicaid

20.8%

Medicare

42.8%

Non-Group

0.805%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Newcastle, ME declined by 6.14% from 4.12% to 3.86%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Newcastle, ME changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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