New Castle, Delaware
Quick Statistics
New Castle is a community in New Castle County, Delaware, home to about 5,579 people spread across 3.5 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $50,449 a year, and a typical home is worth about $285,100. About 44.0% of adults hold a college degree, and 92.9% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 6 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Delaware towns GeoStat tracks, New Castle ranks number 21 of 79 in population, number 33 in median household income, number 50 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around New Castle typically top out near 87°F in July, while January nights average about 26°F. The area sees roughly 20 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Wilmington Manor, DE | 1.5 mi. | 8,214 |
| 2. | Pennsville, NJ | 2.9 mi. | 13,409 |
| 3. | Newport, DE | 3.7 mi. | 900 |
| 4. | Wilmington, DE | 4.9 mi. | 71,727 |
| 5. | Elsmere, DE | 5.0 mi. | 6,203 |
| 6. | Carneys Point, NJ | 5.9 mi. | 8,049 |
| 7. | Penns Grove, NJ | 6.5 mi. | 4,882 |
| 8. | Edgemoor, DE | 6.6 mi. | 6,349 |
What is the population of New Castle, Delaware?
New Castle has a population of about 5,579 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is New Castle, Delaware in?
New Castle is located in New Castle County, Delaware.
What is the median home value in New Castle, Delaware?
The median home value in New Castle is about $285,100, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in New Castle, Delaware?
The median personal income in New Castle is about $50,449 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near New Castle, Delaware?
Since 1950, 28 tornadoes have been recorded in New Castle County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in New Castle, Delaware?
Typical July highs run about 87 degrees and January lows about 26 degrees, with around 20 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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