Newcastle town is located in Lincoln County Maine. Newcastle town has a 2024 population of 1,905. Newcastle town is currently growing at a rate of 0.16% annually and its population has increased by 3.03% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,849 in 2020.
The average household income in Newcastle town is $111,732 with a poverty rate of 4.11%. The median age in Newcastle town is 51.1 years: 52 years for males, and 49.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Newcastle town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,665 | 93.91% |
| Two or more races | 47 | 2.65% |
| Asian | 31 | 1.75% |
| Native American | 30 | 1.69% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 738 | 2.38 | 80.2 | 19.8 |
| Married | 455 | 2.86 | 96 | 4 |
| Non Family | 208 | 1.11 | 50.5 | 49.5 |
| Female | 65 | 2.88 | 61.5 | 38.5 |
| Male | 10 | 4.1 | 100 | 0 |
2.84
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
80.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 26 | 2.05% |
| Associates Degree | 83 | 6.53% |
| Bachelors Degree | 263 | 20.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 292 | 22.97% |
| High School Graduate | 416 | 32.73% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 191 | 15.03% |
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 | 1,192 | 1,166 | 500 |
| Hispanic | 54 | 54 | 35 |
| 2+ Races | 33 | 33 | 9 |
| Native American | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Asian | 16 | 16 | 16 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,625 | $81,000 | $64,375 |
| Graduate Degree | $48,958 | $93,150 | $46,806 |
| High School Graduate | $41,067 | $41,533 | $24,783 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $16,923 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,264 | $41,966 | $46,779 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $62,250 |
$45,264
Average Earnings
$41,966
Average Male
$46,779
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.68% of Newcastle town residents speak only English, while 7.32% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.2% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,639 | 72 | 4.39% |
4.11%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.33%
Male Poverty Rate
4.78%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Newcastle town is White, with 4.39% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Newcastle town is White, with 4.39% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.85%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.64%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.12%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.83% |
| High School | 7.3% |
| Some College | 5.47% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 3.4% |
| Male Employed | 2.24% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $106,364 | $135,030 |
| Households | $79,667 | $111,732 |
| Married Families | $116,838 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,364 | $49,507 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
61.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
65.7%
Male Marriage Rate
58.3%
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
165
Number of Veterans
165
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 45 |
| Second Gulf War | 19 |
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| Korea | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 95 |
| 75+ | 35 |
| 65 to 74 | 14 |
| 35 to 54 | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 155 | 11.44% |
| Native American | 10 | 33.33% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 16.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
4.85%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.3%
Labor Force Participation
65%
Employment Rate
0.4%
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
49.86%
Born in Newcastle town
97.97%
Native Born
2.03%
Foreign Born
0.51%
Non Citizen
1.52%
Naturalized
97.97% of Newcastle town residents were born in the United States, with 49.86% having been born in Maine. 0.51% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,920 | 3 | 0.16% |
| 2028 | 1,917 | 3 | 0.16% |
| 2027 | 1,914 | 3 | 0.16% |
| 2026 | 1,911 | 3 | 0.16% |
| 2025 | 1,908 | 3 | 0.16% |
| 2024 | 1,905 | 3 | 0.16% |
| 2023 | 1,902 | 3 | 0.16% |
| 2022 | 1,899 | 6 | 0.32% |
| 2021 | 1,893 | 44 | 2.38% |
| 2020 | 1,849 | 82 | 4.64% |
| 2019 | 1,767 | 15 | 0.86% |
| 2018 | 1,752 | 8 | 0.46% |
| 2017 | 1,744 | 11 | 0.63% |
| 2016 | 1,733 | 15 | 0.87% |
| 2015 | 1,718 | -18 | -1.04% |
| 2014 | 1,736 | 3 | 0.17% |
| 2013 | 1,733 | -4 | -0.23% |
| 2012 | 1,737 | -9 | -0.52% |
| 2011 | 1,746 | -2 | -0.11% |
| 2010 | 1,748 | 0 | 0% |