Newcastle, WA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Newcastle, Washington Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
12,078
Unemployment
2.7%
Poverty
3.0%
Median Home
$780,100
Median Income
$155,933
Median Rent
$1,895
Newcastle SnackAbility
10Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
9/10
Housing
10
Affordability
7
Diversity
10
Safety
8
Amenities
8.5
Education
10
Commute
5
Newcastle, WA Crime Report
219Total Crimes
1,748.8Total Crimes / 100k People
-25.46%
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Newcastle / 100k People |
Washington / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 219 | 1,748.8 | 3,026.1 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 8 | 63.9 | 293.7 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.9 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 3 | 24.0 | 67.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 4 | 31.9 | 187.6 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 211 | 1,684.9 | 2,732.4 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 28 | 223.6 | 522.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 164 | 1,309.6 | 1,854.2 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 19 | 151.7 | 356.1 | 246.0 |
Newcastle, WA Cost Of Living
168Newcastle's Overall Cost Of Living
1.7x
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Newcastle | Washington | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 168 | 119 | 100 | |
| Services | 130 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 127 | 110 | 100 | |
| Health | 129 | 122 | 100 | |
| Housing | 270 | 136 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 143 | 123 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 108 | 91 | 100 | |
Newcastle, WA Photos
Source: Wikipedia User Japs 88 | CC BY-SA 3.0
Rankings for Newcastle in Washington
Map Of Newcastle, WA
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Population over time in Newcastle
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 12,078 | 4.5% |
| 2019 | 11,559 | 1.9% |
| 2018 | 11,346 | 1.4% |
| 2017 | 11,189 | 1.8% |
| 2016 | 10,994 | 1.9% |
| 2015 | 10,792 | 1.8% |
| 2014 | 10,599 | 2.3% |
| 2013 | 10,358 | 2.5% |
| 2012 | 10,109 | 2.4% |
| 2011 | 9,868 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Newcastle
| Race | Newcastle | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 46.0% | 67.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 2.7% | 3.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 34.1% | 8.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Other | 6.8% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 6.5% | 5.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 3.8% | 12.9% | 18.2% |
Gender in Newcastle
| Gender | Newcastle | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 50.0% | 50.8% |
| Male | 50.6% | 50.0% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Newcastle for adults over 25
| Education | Newcastle | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 7.0% | 22.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 12.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 38.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 29.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 5.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Newcastle, Washington
| Income | Newcastle | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.0% | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.4% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1.2% | 6.5% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.6% | 6.9% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.0% | 10.8% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 10.2% | 17.1% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.2% | 13.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.8% | 18.2% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.6% | 8.9% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 39.1% | 10.5% | 8.3% |
