New Castle is a town located in Garfield County Colorado. New Castle has a 2024 population of 4,850. New Castle is currently declining at a rate of -0.33% annually and its population has decreased by -1.26% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,912 in 2020.
The average household income in New Castle is $94,493 with a poverty rate of 9.01%. The median age in New Castle is 36.2 years: 35.3 years for males, and 36.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of New Castle was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,597 | 73.8% |
| Two or more races | 634 | 13.01% |
| Other race | 596 | 12.23% |
| Asian | 47 | 0.96% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,812 | 2.69 | 70.5 | 29.5 |
| Married | 909 | 3.59 | 87.8 | 12.2 |
| Non Family | 674 | 1.39 | 56.4 | 43.6 |
| Female | 147 | 3.25 | 67.3 | 32.7 |
| Male | 82 | 2.37 | 0 | 100 |
3.35
Average Family Size
2.69
Average Household Size
70.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 89 | 3.04% |
| Associates Degree | 139 | 4.75% |
| Bachelors Degree | 843 | 28.78% |
| Graduate Degree | 363 | 12.39% |
| High School Graduate | 868 | 29.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 61 | 2.08% |
| Some College | 566 | 19.32% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,084 | 2,031 | 1,103 |
| Hispanic | 700 | 636 | 66 |
| 2+ Races | 434 | 401 | 48 |
| Other Race | 222 | 187 | 55 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 97.46%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 52.93%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,638 | $68,571 | $66,173 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,662 | $106,250 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $49,575 | $63,906 | $31,094 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $15,857 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $51,060 | $63,780 | $48,534 |
| Some College | $51,182 | $0 | $51,583 |
$51,060
Average Earnings
$63,780
Average Male
$48,534
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
73.27% of New Castle residents speak only English, while 26.73% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 25.56% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,200 | 339 | 10.59% |
| Hispanic | 1,404 | 85 | 6.05% |
| Multiple | 634 | 15 | 2.37% |
9.01%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.2%
Male Poverty Rate
5.78%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in New Castle is White, with 10.59% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in New Castle is Multiple, with 2.37% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.91%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.74%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.33% |
| Some College | 13.62% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.14% |
| High School | 4.72% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 9.21% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $92,500 | $107,286 |
| Households | $82,473 | $94,493 |
| Married Families | $115,550 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,395 | $66,298 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.2%
Male Marriage Rate
49.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
198
Number of Veterans
198
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 91 |
| Second Gulf War | 83 |
| Vietnam | 36 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 141 |
| 65 to 74 | 36 |
| 75+ | 11 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 170 | 6.5% |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 6.45% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 1.37% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.93%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.3%
Labor Force Participation
64.5%
Employment Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
45.06%
Born in New Castle
83.03%
Native Born
16.97%
Foreign Born
8.62%
Non Citizen
8.35%
Naturalized
83.03% of New Castle residents were born in the United States, with 45.06% having been born in Colorado. 8.62% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,774 | -15 | -0.31% |
| 2028 | 4,789 | -15 | -0.31% |
| 2027 | 4,804 | -16 | -0.33% |
| 2026 | 4,820 | -15 | -0.31% |
| 2025 | 4,835 | -15 | -0.31% |
| 2024 | 4,850 | -16 | -0.33% |
| 2023 | 4,866 | 20 | 0.41% |
| 2022 | 4,846 | -32 | -0.66% |
| 2021 | 4,878 | -34 | -0.69% |
| 2020 | 4,912 | -72 | -1.44% |
| 2019 | 4,984 | 5 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 4,979 | 211 | 4.43% |
| 2017 | 4,768 | 81 | 1.73% |
| 2016 | 4,687 | 114 | 2.49% |
| 2015 | 4,573 | 34 | 0.75% |
| 2014 | 4,539 | -3 | -0.07% |
| 2013 | 4,542 | 11 | 0.24% |
| 2012 | 4,531 | 51 | 1.14% |
| 2011 | 4,480 | -12 | -0.27% |
| 2010 | 4,492 | 0 | 0% |