New Castle, Delaware Population 2022
New Castle is a city located in New Castle County Delaware. New Castle has a 2020 population of 5,497. New Castle is currently growing at a rate of 0.64% annually and its population has increased by 6.78% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,148 in 2010.
The average household income in New Castle is $92,286 with a poverty rate of 6.03%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,320 per month, and the median house value is $194,300. The median age in New Castle is 51 years, 49 years for males, and 51.7 years for females.
New Castle Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of New Castlewas:
- White: 65.70%
- Black or African American: 28.25%
- Two or more races: 2.94%
- Asian: 1.47%
- Other race: 1.24%
- Native American: 0.40%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,444 | 65.70% |
| Black or African American | 1,481 | 28.25% |
| Two or More Races | 154 | 2.94% |
| Asian | 77 | 1.47% |
| Some Other Race | 65 | 1.24% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 21 | 0.40% |
New Castle Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,401 | 2.18 | 63.1 |
| Non Family | 1,069 | 1.2 | 47.8 |
| Married | 981 | 2.8 | 77.6 |
| Female | 239 | 3.64 | 67.4 |
| Male | 112 | 3.02 | 73.2 |
2.92
Average Family Size
2.18
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 93 | 2.10% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 227 | 5.11% |
| High School Graduate | 1,714 | 38.62% |
| Some College | 862 | 19.42% |
| Associates Degree | 163 | 3.67% |
| Bachelors Degree | 693 | 15.62% |
| Graduate Degree | 686 | 15.46% |
New Castle Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,009 | 2,719 | 937 |
| Black | 1,178 | 1,169 | 299 |
| Hispanic | 221 | 212 | 36 |
| 2+ Races | 76 | 76 | 48 |
| Asian | 64 | 64 | 64 |
| Other Race | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Native American | 21 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
$48,395
Average Earnings
$56,367
Average Male
$42,779
Average Female
New Castle Language by Age
New Castle Language
92.41% of New Castle residents speak only English, while 7.59% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.75% of the population.
New Castle Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,335 | 210 | 6.30% |
| Black | 1,481 | 94 | 6.35% |
| Native | 21 | 12 | 57.14% |
| Other | NaN% |
6.03%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.04%
Male Poverty Rate
7.00%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in New Castle
The race most likely to be in poverty in New Castle is Native, with 57.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in New Castle is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.57%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.13%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.18%.
New Castle Marital Status
Marriage Rates
43.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.3%
Male Marriage Rate
41.8%
Female Marriage Rate
New Castle Married by Age and Sex
New Castle Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
New Castle Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 298 | 9.32% |
| Black | 137 | 11.05% |
New Castle Veterans by Education
5.06%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
64.6%
Labor Force Participation
62.2%
Employment Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
54.46%
Born in New Castle
95.92%
Native Born
4.08%
Foreign Born
1.35%
Non Citizen
2.73%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.92% of New Castle residents were born in the United States, with 54.46% having been born in Delaware. 1.35% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5,497 | 35 | 0.64% |
| 2021 | 5,462 | 35 | 0.64% |
| 2020 | 5,427 | 35 | 0.65% |
| 2019 | 5,392 | 35 | 0.65% |
| 2018 | 5,357 | 222 | 4.32% |
| 2017 | 5,135 | -19 | -0.37% |
| 2016 | 5,154 | -17 | -0.33% |
| 2015 | 5,171 | -9 | -0.17% |
| 2014 | 5,180 | -6 | -0.12% |
| 2013 | 5,186 | 11 | 0.21% |
| 2012 | 5,175 | 14 | 0.27% |
| 2011 | 5,161 | 13 | 0.25% |
| 2010 | 5,148 | 286 | 0.57% |
| 2000 | 4,862 | 25 | 0.05% |
| 1990 | 4,837 | -70 | -0.14% |
| 1980 | 4,907 | 93 | 0.19% |
| 1970 | 4,814 | 345 | 0.75% |
| 1960 | 4,469 | -927 | -1.87% |
| 1950 | 5,396 | 982 | 2.03% |
| 1940 | 4,414 | 283 | 0.66% |
| 1930 | 4,131 | 277 | 0.70% |
| 1920 | 3,854 | 503 | 1.41% |
| 1910 | 3,351 | -29 | -0.09% |
| 1900 | 3,380 | -630 | -1.69% |
| 1890 | 4,010 | 310 | 0.81% |
| 1880 | 3,700 | 0.00% |