Median Income
$67,000
11% lower than US avg
Home Value
$130,000
54% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
3.1%
91% lower than US avg
Unemployment
21.7%
503% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
18.0%
45% higher than US avg
How Newcastle Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,149
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density5/mi²
Male / Female51% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Economy
C+
Median Income$67,000
Per Capita$38,600
Unemployment21.7%
Poverty18.0%
Commute24 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$130,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units495
Rent Burden10.2%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation20 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.1%
High School+33.2%
Graduate+0.0%
Is Newcastle a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Newcastle receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Newcastle has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Newcastle is $67,000, 11% below the national average of $75,149. At 21.7%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 18.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Newcastle is $130,000, 54% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
3.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.2% have completed high school.
Newcastle has a population of 1,149 with a density of 5 people per square mile. The median age is 49.6 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.9%).
Population
1,149
Total Population
2021 Census
49.6yrs
Median Age
28% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Newcastle vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 66.5% |
| 15% below US avg |
| Spanish | 27.0% |
| 101% above US avg |
| Other Languages | 6.5% |
Social Characteristics
Newcastle vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Newcastle is $67,000, which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 21.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
Income: Newcastle vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $67,000 |
| 11% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $38,600 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 21.7% |
| 503% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 18.0% |
| 45% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 23.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 14.1% |
The median home value in Newcastle is $130,000, 54% below the national average.
Home Values
| Census Median | $130,000 |
| 54% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 93.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 6.1% |
| Housing Units | 495 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Newcastle vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Newcastle vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 223.4 sq mi (578.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.0001°N, 65.5654°W |
| Timezone | America/Moncton |