New Castle is a city located in Lawrence County Pennsylvania. New Castle has a 2024 population of 21,250. It is also the county seat of Lawrence County. New Castle is currently declining at a rate of -0.76% annually and its population has decreased by -2.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 21,902 in 2020.
The average household income in New Castle is $50,609 with a poverty rate of 26.38%. The median age in New Castle is 38.1 years: 36.5 years for males, and 40.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of New Castle was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,298 | 79.12% |
| Black or African American | 2,454 | 11.22% |
| Two or more races | 1,900 | 8.69% |
| Other race | 204 | 0.93% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.03% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,145 | 2.3 | 53.3 | 46.7 |
| Non Family | 4,053 | 1.16 | 43.3 | 56.7 |
| Married | 2,827 | 3.09 | 78 | 22 |
| Female | 1,664 | 3.29 | 34.9 | 65.1 |
| Male | 601 | 3.58 | 56.1 | 43.9 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
53.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,257 | 8.38% |
| Associates Degree | 1,262 | 8.42% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,960 | 13.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 515 | 3.44% |
| High School Graduate | 6,932 | 46.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 323 | 2.15% |
| Some College | 2,743 | 18.3% |
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 | 12,418 | 11,103 | 2,088 |
| Black | 1,595 | 1,478 | 279 |
| 2+ Races | 664 | 585 | 43 |
| Hispanic | 464 | 383 | 65 |
| Other Race | 125 | 114 | 0 |
| Native American | 7 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 92.66%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 17.49%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,818 | $57,277 | $44,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,750 | $0 | $54,688 |
| High School Graduate | $26,819 | $31,667 | $23,324 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $10,705 | $0 | $11,667 |
| Overall | $31,327 | $36,776 | $27,547 |
| Some College | $34,206 | $46,219 | $30,000 |
$31,327
Average Earnings
$36,776
Average Male
$27,547
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.17% of New Castle residents speak only English, while 4.83% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.81% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16,448 | 3,626 | 22.05% |
| Black | 2,335 | 1,139 | 48.78% |
| Multiple | 1,880 | 600 | 31.91% |
| Hispanic | 852 | 449 | 52.7% |
| Other | 178 | 26 | 14.61% |
| Native | 7 | 7 | 100% |
26.38%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.58%
Male Poverty Rate
29.6%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in New Castle is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in New Castle is Other, with 14.61% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.25%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.69%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.34%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.28% |
| High School | 24.56% |
| Some College | 22.87% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.45% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 48.01% |
| Male Unemployed | 45.85% |
| Female Employed | 18.07% |
| Male Employed | 8.64% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $51,250 | $62,739 |
| Households | $39,948 | $50,609 |
| Married Families | $60,960 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,955 | $31,909 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.2%
Male Marriage Rate
31.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,404
Number of Veterans
1,278
Male Veterans
126
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 394 |
| Second Gulf War | 390 |
| First Gulf War | 343 |
| Korea | 44 |
| World War II | 43 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 339 |
| 65 to 74 | 318 |
| 75+ | 283 |
| 55 to 64 | 275 |
| 18 to 34 | 189 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,130 | 8.13% |
| Black | 128 | 7.68% |
| 2+ Races | 117 | 13.31% |
| Hispanic | 59 | 10.87% |
| Other Race | 29 | 21.32% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.37%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.1%
Labor Force Participation
45.6%
Employment Rate
15.6%
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
79.69%
Born in New Castle
98.46%
Native Born
1.54%
Foreign Born
0.84%
Non Citizen
0.7%
Naturalized
98.46% of New Castle residents were born in the United States, with 79.69% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0.84% 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 | 20,435 | -163 | -0.79% |
| 2028 | 20,598 | -163 | -0.79% |
| 2027 | 20,761 | -163 | -0.78% |
| 2026 | 20,924 | -163 | -0.77% |
| 2025 | 21,087 | -163 | -0.77% |
| 2024 | 21,250 | -163 | -0.76% |
| 2023 | 21,413 | -116 | -0.54% |
| 2022 | 21,529 | -227 | -1.04% |
| 2021 | 21,756 | -146 | -0.67% |
| 2020 | 21,902 | 285 | 1.32% |
| 2019 | 21,617 | -189 | -0.87% |
| 2018 | 21,806 | -167 | -0.76% |
| 2017 | 21,973 | -243 | -1.09% |
| 2016 | 22,216 | -221 | -0.98% |
| 2015 | 22,437 | -150 | -0.66% |
| 2014 | 22,587 | -168 | -0.74% |
| 2013 | 22,755 | -153 | -0.67% |
| 2012 | 22,908 | -150 | -0.65% |
| 2011 | 23,058 | -185 | -0.8% |
| 2010 | 23,243 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 26,309 | -2,025 | -7.15% |
| 1990 | 28,334 | -5,287 | -15.73% |
| 1980 | 33,621 | -4,938 | -12.81% |
| 1970 | 38,559 | -6,231 | -13.91% |
| 1960 | 44,790 | -4,044 | -8.28% |
| 1950 | 48,834 | 1,196 | 2.51% |
| 1940 | 47,638 | -1,036 | -2.13% |
| 1930 | 48,674 | 3,736 | 8.31% |
| 1920 | 44,938 | 8,658 | 23.86% |
| 1910 | 36,280 | 7,941 | 28.02% |
| 1900 | 28,339 | 16,739 | 144.3% |
| 1890 | 11,600 | 3,182 | 37.8% |
| 1880 | 8,418 | 2,254 | 36.57% |
| 1870 | 6,164 | -14,271 | -69.84% |