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Cost of living in New Castle summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in New Castle. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Indiana. Key points include:
The cost of living in New Castle is 80 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in New Castle is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in New Castle is $164,335.
The median income in New Castle is $51,606.
New Castle's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In New Castle Comparison Table
| Living Expense | New Castle | Indiana | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 90 | 100 |
| Services | 95 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 95 | 95 | 100 |
| Health | 53 | 72 | 100 |
| Housing | 92 | 98 | 100 |
| Transportation | 92 | 94 | 100 |
| Utilities | 90 | 96 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
New Castle, IN Weather
The average high in New Castle is 60.7° and the average low is 40.6°.
There are 81.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 43.0 inches of precipitation each year with 24.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | New Castle |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 60.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 40.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 81.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 43.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 24.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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New Castle Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in New Castle
The current population in New Castle is 17,367. The population has decreased 4.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17,367 | 0.1% |
| 2023 | 17,356 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 17,413 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 17,465 | 1.3% |
| 2020 | 17,234 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 17,287 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 17,402 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 17,476 | -0.9% |
| 2016 | 17,634 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 17,755 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 17,859 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 17,948 | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 18,066 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 18,142 | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 18,206 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in New Castle
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New Castle is:
89.2% White with 15,498 White residents.
3.5% African American with 607 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 1 American Indian residents.
0.7% Asian with 116 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 87 Other residents.
3.9% Two Or More with 678 Two Or More residents.
2.2% Hispanic with 380 Hispanic residents.
| Race | New Castle | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.2% | 75.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 3.5% | 9.1% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 2.6% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.9% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 2.2% | 8.6% | 19.3% |
Gender in New Castle
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New Castle is 49.7% female with 8,631 female residents.
New Castle is 50.3% male with 8,736 male residents.
| Gender | New Castle | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.6% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in New Castle for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in New Castle completed < 9th grade.
9.0% of adults in New Castle completed 9-12th grade.
44.0% of adults in New Castle completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in New Castle completed some college.
9.0% of adults in New Castle completed associate's degree.
9.0% of adults in New Castle completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in New Castle completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in New Castle completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in New Castle completed doctorate degree.
| Education | New Castle | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 44.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 9.0% | 19.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For New Castle, Indiana
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5.6% of households in New Castle earn Less than $10,000.
7.0% of households in New Castle earn $10,000 to $14,999.
11.2% of households in New Castle earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.3% of households in New Castle earn $25,000 to $34,999.
15.3% of households in New Castle earn $35,000 to $49,999.
23.1% of households in New Castle earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.9% of households in New Castle earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.0% of households in New Castle earn $100,000 to $149,999.
2.4% of households in New Castle earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.1% of households in New Castle earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | New Castle | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.6% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.0% | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.2% | 6.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.3% | 7.5% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.3% | 11.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 23.1% | 17.7% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.9% | 13.9% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.0% | 17.5% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.4% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.1% | 8.2% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
