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New Castle

County:
Henry County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
0.41
State:
Kentucky

New Castle is a city located in Henry County, Kentucky. New Castle has a 2026 population of 917. It is also the county seat of Henry County. New Castle is currently growing at a rate of 0.55% annually and its population has increased by 3.5% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 886 in 2020.

The median household income in New Castle is $43,203 with a poverty rate of 18.51%. The median age in New Castle is 41.1 years: 32.6 years for males, and 52.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 76.5 males.

917
Total Population
2,238
Density (mi²)
5 0.55%
Growth

New Castle Population

New Castle Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202691750.55%
202591250.55%
2024907121.34%
202389591.02%
202288600%
202188600%
202088600%
2019931-1-0.11%
201893210.11%
201793160.65%
2016925141.54%
2015911-2-0.22%
201491370.77%
201390630.33%
2012903-3-0.33%
2011906-6-0.66%
2010906-3-0.33%

Median Age

Overall: 41.1 years
Female: 52.7 years
Male: 32.6 years

New Castle Adults

There are 840 adults, (312 of whom are seniors) in New Castle.

Sex Ratio

Female: 596 (56.7%)
Male: 456 (43.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of New Castle includes 95.06% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Two or more races, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,00095.06%
Black or African American252.38%
Two or more races191.81%
Native American60.57%
Asian20.19%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White272.57%
Two or more races100.95%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White97392.49%
Black or African American252.38%
Two or more races90.86%
Native American60.57%
Asian20.19%

New Castle Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

New Castle 's average per capita income is $43,393. Household income levels show a median of $43,203. The poverty rate stands at 18.51%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$86,094-
Families$66,250$70,892
Households$43,203$55,503
Non Families$30,664$31,787

$43,393

Average Income

$43,203

Median Household Income

18.51%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)