New Castle, Delaware
New Castle: City in Delaware
About
New Castle is a city located in the county of New Castle in the U.S. state of Delaware. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,285. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,394 inhabitants.
The city was created 384 years ago in 1639.
Quick Facts about New Castle
| Population : | 5,394 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Delaware (United States) |
| County : | New Castle County |
| Postal code : | 19720 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 302 |
| Water as percent of area : | 3.52% |
| Land as percent of area : | 96.48% |
| Altitude : | 10 feet / 3 meters |
| Capital city : | New Castle is capital of Delaware Colony |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1640 (384 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 01:46:24 (25th April 2024) |
| Population growth : | 2.02% (2010-2020) |
Geography
New Castle is located at 39°39'43"N 75°33'59"W (39.6620600, -75.5663100).
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Official website of New Castle
Demographics
The population of New Castle increased by 2.02% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 5,285 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,161 | -2.4% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,175 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,186 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,180 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,171 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,154 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,135 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,357 | 4.14% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,392 | 0.65% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,394 | 0.04% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 166,223 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 137,136 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 21.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 165,171 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 137,130 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 8.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 30.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 9.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 48.9% |
| White only, percent : | 90.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 1.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.3% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.3% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.5% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 62.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 30.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 5,650 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 13.9% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 59,594 |
New Castle zip code is 19720.
County name: New Castle, County
fips: 10003
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Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 59,594 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 64.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $140,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,462 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $454 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,059 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 1,188 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 52,530 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.03 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 83.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 45.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 89.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 82.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 76.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 22.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 68.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 388,952 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 823,669 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,706,349 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 2,711,683 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $18,789 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $62,973 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $28,954 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 12.1% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 3,869 |
| 2019 total employment : | 67,542 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 3,978,308 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 1.4% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 13,754 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 14,829 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 8,746 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,279 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 6,629 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 7,448 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,386 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 12,464 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 152.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 897.69 |
Best Things to Do in New Castle
1 New Castle Battery Park
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2 First State National Historical Park
211 Delaware St, New Castle, DE 19720, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Coventry Ridge Park
New Castle, DE 19720, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 New Castle Court House Museum
211 Delaware St, New Castle, DE 19720, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church
12 Winder Rd, New Castle, DE 19720, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where ot Eat in New Castle
1 Dunkin'
4004 N Dupont Hwy, New Castle, DE 19720, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Burger King
1530 N Dupont Hwy, New Castle, DE 19720, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Royal Farms
2160 New Castle Ave, New Castle, DE 19720, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where to Stay in New Castle
1 Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Wilmington New Castle
2117 N Dupont Hwy, New Castle, DE 19720, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Knights Inn New Castle/Wilmington
1200 West Ave, New Castle, DE 19720, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Red Roof Inn & Suites Wilmington – New Castle
1612 N Dupont Hwy Unit A, New Castle, DE 19720, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in New Castle
1 New Castle City Council
220 Delaware St, New Castle, DE 19720 ➦ Show Map
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People born in New Castle (38)
People born in New Castle, including politician George R. Riddle, politician Walter W. Bacon, lawyer, judge, and politician from Delaware George Gray, .
List
- Vinnie Moore (American guitarist and member of the band UFO) he was born in 14/04/1964
- Ryan Phillippe (American actor) he was born in 10/09/1974
- Thomas Holcomb (Commandant of the Marine Corps) he was born in 05/08/1879
- Thomas McKean Thompson McKennan (American politician (1794-1852)) he was born in 31/03/1794
- Anthony Higgins (American politician (1840-1912)) he was born in 01/10/1840
- Robert Montgomery Bird (American novelist, playwright, physician) he was born in 05/02/1806
- Clayton Douglass Buck (American politician (1890-1965)) he was born in 21/03/1890
- George Ross (Signer of the United States Declaration of Independence 1730-1779) he was born in 10/05/1730
- Thomas Stockton (American politician (1781-1846)) he was born in 01/04/1781
- John B. Penington (American politician (1825-1902)) he was born in 20/12/1825
- Kensey Johns, Jr. (American politician (1791-1857)) he was born in 10/12/1791
- Nicholas Van Dyke (American politician and lawyer) he was born in 20/12/1769
- Devin Smith (American basketball player) he was born in 12/04/1983
- Green Peyton Wertenbaker (American journalist and writer) he was born in 23/12/1907
- Dave May (American baseball player) he was born in 23/12/1943
- E. Paul du Pont (American businessman) he was born in 01/01/1887
- Irénée du Pont (American businessman 1876-1963) he was born in 21/12/1876
- John Johns (American bishop) he was born in 01/07/1796
Schools in New Castle
College & universities near New Castle, DE
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 131113 | Wilmington University | New Castle (DE) | 19720 |
Stations (31)
Amtrak & bus stations near New Castle, DE
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WIL | Wilmington station | 100 South French Street | RAIL |
| NRK | Newark | 429 South College Ave. | RAIL |
| EXT | Exton | 425 Walkertown Road | RAIL |
| DOW | Downingtown | West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave. | RAIL |
| COT | Coatesville | Third Ave. and Fleetwood St. | RAIL |
Post offices near New Castle
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| New Castl Post Office | New Castle (DE) | 19720 |
Other places with the same name (8)
- New Castle , Pennsylvania city in and the county seat of Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 22,375 people.
- New Castle , Indiana city in Indiana with a population of 17,106 people.
- New Castle , Colorado Colorado with a population of 4,962 people.
- New Castle , New Hampshire town in New Hampshire with a population of 972 people.
- New Castle , Kentucky city in Kentucky, USA with a population of 930 people.
- New Castle , Pennsylvania city in and the county seat of Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 382 people.
- New Castle , Virginia town in Virginia with a population of 155 people.
Other cities in New Castle County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in New Castle County , DE. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | 70,376 | The largest city in New Castle County, Delaware. |
| Newark | 33,849 | City in New Castle County, Delaware, United States |
| Middletown | 23,765 | Town in Delaware, USA |
| Bear | 19,371 | Census-designated place in Delaware, United States |
| Hockessin | 13,527 | Census designated place |
| Claymont | 8,253 | Census-designated place in Delaware |
| North Star | 7,980 | Census designated place |
| Pike Creek | 7,898 | Census designated place |
| Wilmington Manor | 7,889 | Census-designated place in Delaware |
| Elsmere | 5,761 | Town in Delaware |
| Edgemoor | 5,677 | Census designated place |
| Brookside | 2,896 | Town in Alabama |
| Townsend | 2,764 | Town in New Castle County, Delaware, United States |
| Delaware City | 1,837 | City in New Castle County, Delaware, United States |
| Bellefonte | 1,166 | Town of the United States |
| Newport | 874 | Town in New Castle County, Delaware, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
New Castle distances to largest Delaware cities
