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New Castle, VA Population

The population of New Castle is 239, according to the U.S. Census Bureau ACS estimates.
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Updated Jun 23, 2023
Overview
239
Total Population
33.3
Median age
64.85%
Female population %
54.2:100
Gender ratio (M:F)
30-34 years
Largest age group
67.1
Total dependency ratio
White
Largest racial group
Zero
Hispanic population

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021

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Age

New Castle's population is young compared to the rest of the country:

  • The median age in New Castle is 33.3, compared to 38.8 nationwide, according to the American Community Survey 2017 - 2021 5 Year estimates.
  • New Castle's population under 18 was 30.96%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • New Castle's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 11.30% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.
  • Of the total population in New Castle, 28.87% were under the age of 15, 12.55% aged 15 to 29, 47.28% aged 30 to 64, 10.46% aged 65 to 84, and 0.84% were 85 years of age and older.
The graph shows New Castle's population by age group, with age group on x-axis and the respective age group's percent of the total population on y-axis
New Castle, VA population by age group. The largest age group was 30-34 years with a poulation of 61 (25.52% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Gender

There are 71 more females than males in New Castle:

  • The female percentage in the USA is 50.50% while the male percentage is 49.50%, compared to 64.85% females and 35.15% males in New Castle, VA.
  • The New Castle, VA gender ratio is 54.2:100 i.e. 54.2 men to 100 women (0.542).
  • For male population, the largest age group is 30-34 years with a population of 29.
  • For the female population, the largest age group is 30-34 years with a population of 32.
The grouped bar chart shows New Castle, VA population by age and gender across 18 age groups, defined between the age of 0 and 85 and above. The female population is shown in pink color bar and male population is shown in blue color bar. Age group is plotted on x axis and population on y axis.
California population by gender and age. Largest age group (population): Male # 30-34 years (29) | Female # 30-34 years (32). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Race / Ethnicity

New Castle's population is non diverse:

  • Racial distribution of New Castle population: 100% are White.
  • New Castle's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority of White population in the town.
  • By ethnicity, Zero is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 239 (100% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
  • The largest racial group in New Castle is White with a population of 239 (100% of the total population).
The bar chart shows New Castle, VA population by race, in percentage. The numbers shown are based on the American Community Survey respondents self identified race. The Hispanic and Latino population is spread across the races identified and not as a separate race category.
New Castle, VA population by race. The largest racial group in New Castle is White with a population of 239 (100% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Year by year

New Castle's population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline:

  • The peak population was 181 in the year 2000
  • From 2000 to 2010, New Castle's population decreased by 23 (12.71%), as compared to the national growth of 9.63%.
  • From 2010 to 2020, New Castle's population decreased by 35 (22.15%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.
  • Between the year 2000 and 2022, New Castle's population was lowest in year 2021 at 122.
The graph shows New Castle's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
New Castle's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 122. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

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