New Castle, DE
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In New Castle, Delaware Summary
Life in New Castle research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in New Castle over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in New Castle:
The population in New Castle is 5,482.
The median home value in New Castle is $219,900.
The median income in New Castle is $83,651.
The cost of living in New Castle is 110 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median rent in New Castle is $1,442.
The unemployment rate in New Castle is 2.2%.
The poverty rate in New Castle is 2.9%.
Table Of Contents
New Castle SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
6
Diversity
8.5
Safety
5
Amenities
8
Education
8
Commute
8
New Castle, DE Crime Report
222
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
4,062.2
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
74.78%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
New Castle / 100k People |
Delaware / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 222 | 4,062.2 | 2,393.3 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 27 | 494.1 | 431.9 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 7.4 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 4 | 73.2 | 70.9 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 23 | 420.9 | 327.1 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 195 | 3,568.2 | 1,961.4 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 13 | 237.9 | 254.2 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 168 | 3,074.1 | 1,538.5 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 14 | 256.2 | 168.7 | 282.7 |
New Castle, DE Cost Of Living
110
New Castle's Overall Cost Of Living
New Castle's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | New Castle | Delaware | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110 | 103 | 100 | |
| Services | 111 | 105 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 122 | 103 | 100 | |
| Health | 114 | 104 | 100 | |
| Housing | 114 | 101 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 114 | 109 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 88 | 95 | 100 | |
New Castle, DE Photos
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Rankings for New Castle in Delaware
Map Of New Castle, DE
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Population over time in New Castle
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,302 | -1.1% |
| 2020 | 5,359 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 5,364 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 5,372 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 5,371 | 0.5% |
| 2016 | 5,346 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 5,343 | 0.6% |
| 2014 | 5,309 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 5,270 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 5,250 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in New Castle
| Race | New Castle | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.3% | 60.8% | 59.4% |
| African American | 29.7% | 21.5% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 4.0% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 0.8% | 3.3% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 3.9% | 9.7% | 18.4% |
Gender in New Castle
| Gender | New Castle | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 51.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.5% | 48.6% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in New Castle for adults over 25
| Education | New Castle | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 32.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 19.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 13.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For New Castle, Delaware
| Income | New Castle | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.2% | 4.9% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.6% | 3.3% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.9% | 6.6% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.7% | 7.9% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.2% | 11.4% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.4% | 17.3% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16.7% | 14.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 23.9% | 17.5% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.7% | 8.5% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.6% | 8.5% | 9.5% |
