New Castle, DE
Living in New Castle
Bikeability
36
Walkability
43
Commute
53
Public Transit
48
Affordability
55
Public Safety
45
Airports
69
Hospitals
23
Colleges
83
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
5
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
5.2k
Population
-8 (2010–19)
51 y
Median Age
+7 (2010–19)
31%
College-Educated
-1% (2010–19)
55%
Family Households
-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years9%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black26%
Caucasian64%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate39%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree15%
Households
Family household55%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$68k
Median Household Income
+$11k (2010–19)
94%
Above Poverty
27 mi
Average Commute
94%
Lived Here Last Year
+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more8%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector67%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts44%
Sales and office26%
Service10%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation3%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$194k
Median Home Value
-$26k (2010–19)
15%
Built 2000 or Later
$1.2k
Median Monthly Rent
+$376 (2010–19)
56%
Owner-Occupied
-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached29%
1 unit, detached43%
Multiple units2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier32%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K29%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity20%
Fuel oil, kerosene10%
LP gas1%
Utility gas68%
Crime
Violent Crime in New Castle
United States45
Delaware34
Philadelphia Metro Area51
New Castle County52
Property Crime in New Castle
United States48
Delaware35
Philadelphia Metro Area42
New Castle County39
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (68%)(29%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton66%
Donald Trump30%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 3 | 5 |
| Feb | 35 | 3 | 6 |
| Mar | 42 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 36 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in New Castle
Excessive Heat11
Inland Flooding72
Tornado11
Coastal Flooding27
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near New Castle, DE
Private Schools
Private Schools near New Castle, DE
St Peter Catholic School
0 miles, S
Delaware Christian Academy
1 miles, SW
Serviam Girls Academy
2 miles, N
Salem County Christian Academy
3 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near New Castle, DE
Wilmington University
1 miles, NW
Strayer University-Delaware
5 miles, W
Goldey-Beacom College
8 miles, NW
University of Delaware
10 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near New Castle, DE
Delaware Psychiatric Center
2 miles, N
Meadowwood Behavioral Health System
4 miles, SW
Rockford Center
5 miles, W
St Francis Hospital
6 miles, N
Airports
Airports near New Castle, DE
Philadelphia International Airport
22 miles, NE
Atlantic City International Airport
55 miles, E
Trenton Mercer Airport
58 miles, NE