Newcastle, Maine
Newcastle: town in Maine, United States
About
Newcastle is a town located in the county of Lincoln in the U.S. state of Maine. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,752 and a population density of 54 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,779 inhabitants.
The town was created 273 years ago in 1752.
Quick Facts about Newcastle
| Population | 1,779 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Maine (United States) |
| County | Lincoln County |
| Postal code | 04553 |
| Phone Area Codes | 207 |
| Area | 32.57 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 44.0351,-69.5367 |
| Altitude | 112 feet / 34 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1753 (273 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 05:48:31 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 55 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 1.52% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 54℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Newcastle is located at 44°2'6"N 69°32'12"W (44.0350800, -69.5367100).
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Official website of Newcastle
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Newcastle increased by 1.52% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,752 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,747 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,737 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,733 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,736 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,718 | -1.05% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,733 | 0.87% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,744 | 0.63% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,753 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,767 | 0.79% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,779 | 0.67% | estimation process |
People born in Newcastle (5)
People born in Newcastle, including Governor of Maine Edward Kavanagh, businessman Francis Harrington Glidden, judge Joseph T. Copeland, .
More notable people
- George Somnes (American director) he was born in 07/07/1887
- Jotham Bradbury Sewall (American classical philologist) he was born in 03/10/1825
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Newcastle, ME. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 161004 | Bowdoin College | Brunswick (ME) | 04011 |
Nearby Transit Stations (18)
Rail and bus stations connected to Newcastle, ME. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAM | Damariscotta, Maine | 167 Main St. | BUS |
| WST | Wiscasset, Maine | 279 Bath Rd. | BUS |
| WDR | Waldoboro, Maine | US hwy 1 and hwy 32 | BUS |
| BAT | Bath, Maine | 10 State Rd | BUS |
| BRK | Brunswick Maine Street Station | 101 Bath Rd. | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Newcastle.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Damariscotta Post Office | Damariscotta (ME) | 04543 |
Other cities in Lincoln County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lincoln County , ME. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Waldoboro | 5,078 | Town in Maine, United States |
| Wiscasset | 3,748 | Town in Lincoln County, Maine, United States |
| Boothbay | 3,203 | Town in Maine |
| Bristol | 2,796 | Town in Maine, United States |
| Jefferson | 2,470 | Town in Maine, United States |
| Whitefield | 2,281 | City in Lincoln County, Maine, United States of America |
| Boothbay Harbor | 2,225 | Town in Maine |
| Damariscotta | 2,158 | Town in Lincoln County, Maine, USA |
| Nobleboro | 1,663 | Town in Maine, United States |
| Edgecomb | 1,265 | City in Lincoln County, Maine, United States of America |
| South Bristol | 878 | Town in Maine |
| Bremen | 814 | Town in Lincoln County, Maine, United States |
| Westport | 775 | Township in Lincoln County, North Carolina |
| Alna | 763 | Town in Maine, USA |
| Southport | 603 | Town in Maine, United States |
| Somerville | 569 | Town in Lincoln County, Maine, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Newcastle distances to largest Maine cities