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16101

New Castle, PA

Total Population
30,954
Median Household Income
$46,896
Median Home Value
$108,300
Median Rent
$693

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$46,896
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$108,300
100.2% above state median
Rent
$693
100% above state median
Median Age
44.2 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor New Castle, PA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Unemployment rate of 9.0% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 16.9% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$46,896
-37.6% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-55,275,988
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.29 people

Total Households
13,134
Family Households
39.6%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
29.7%
#2 Industry
Manufacturing
26.6%
#3 Industry
Construction
13.6%
Total Employed Residents:7,749

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
5.3%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
3.7%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
2.3%
266 workers
Public Transit
0.8%
94 workers
Total Commuting Workers:11,680
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
91.0%
13,185 employed
Labor Force
14,494
1,309 unemployed
Median Age
44.2 years
Per Capita Income
$27,966
Poverty Rate
16.9%

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