New Castle, Kentucky Population History 1990 - 2021

What is the current population of New Castle?

Based on the latest 2022 data from the US census, the current population of New Castle is 844. New Castle, Kentucky is the 10,952nd largest city in the US.

What was the peak population of New Castle?

The peak population of New Castle was in 1990, when its population was 921. In 1990, New Castle was the 10,157th largest city in the US; now its fallen to the 10,952nd largest city in the US. New Castle is currently 8.4% smaller than it was in 1990.

How quickly is New Castle shrinking?

New Castle has shrunk 8.0% since the year 2000. New Castle, Kentucky's growth is below average. 61% of similarly sized cities are growing faster since 2000.

What is the voting age population of New Castle, Kentucky?

The total voting age population of New Castle, Kentucky, meaning US citizens 18 or older, is 818. The voting age population is 44.6% male and 55.4% female.

What percentage of New Castle, Kentucky residents are senior citizens?

According to the latest census statistics, 29.9% of the residents of New Castle are 65 or older.

What are the racial demographics of New Castle, Kentucky?

The racial demographics of New Castle are 91.2% White, 4.9% Two or more races and 3.9% Black. Additionally, 1.2% of the population identifies as Hispanic.

What percentage of New Castle, Kentucky residents are below the poverty line?

In New Castle, 28.8% of residents have an income below the poverty line, and the child poverty rate is 43.8%. On a per-household basis, 23.3% of families are below the poverty line in New Castle.

What percentage of New Castle, Kentucky residents are in the labor force?

Among those aged 16 and older, 46.4% of New Castle residents are in the labor force.

What are the education levels among New Castle, Kentucky residents?

Among the adult population 25 years old and over, 73.1% of New Castle residents have at least a high school degree or equivalent, 13.1% have a bachelor's degree and 4.7% have a graduate or professional degree.

What percentage of New Castle, Kentucky residents speak a non-English language at home?

Among New Castle residents aged 5 and older, 0.0% of them speak a non-English language at home. Broken down by language: 0.0% of residents speak Spanish at home, 0.0% speak an Indo-European language, and 0.0% speak an Asian language.

What is the unemployment rate in New Castle, Kentucky?

The unemployment rate in New Castle is 6.0%, which is calculated among residents aged 16 or older who are in the labor force.

What percentage of New Castle, Kentucky residents work for the government?

In New Castle, 14.5% of the residents in the non-military labor force are employed by the local, state and federal government.

What is the median income in New Castle, Kentucky?

The median household income in New Castle is $34,750.

What percentage of housing units are owner-occupied in New Castle, Kentucky?

In New Castle, 46.8% of housing units are occupied by their owners.

What percentage of housing units are rented in New Castle, Kentucky?

Renters occupy 53.2% of housing units in New Castle.

What percentage of New Castle, Kentucky housing units were built before 1940?

Of all the housing units in New Castle, 12.4% of them were build before 1940.

What percentage of New Castle, Kentucky housing units were built after 2000?

In New Castle, 4.1% of the total housing units were built after the year 2000.

What is the median monthly rent in New Castle, Kentucky?

The median gross monthly rent payment for renters in New Castle is $763.

What percentage of households in New Castle, Kentucky have broadband internet?

In New Castle, 48.0% of households have an active broadband internet connection.

New Castle Population By Year

Year	Population	Rank in US
2021	844	10,952
2020	846	10,938
2019	939	10,589
2018	940	10,585
2017	936	10,601
2016	937	10,594
2015	926	10,647
2014	923	10,661
2013	916	10,691
2012	907	10,721
2011	911	10,712
2010	912	10,703
2000	918	10,572
1990	921	10,157