What is the population of New Castle, Kentucky?

New Castle has a population of approximately 1,052 according to the latest available open data.

Where is New Castle, Kentucky located?

New Castle is located in Kentucky, United States, at approximate coordinates 38.4336°, -85.1692°.

What is the median household income in New Castle?

The median household income in New Castle is approximately $43,203 based on the most recent open data.

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New Castle

Total population

1,052

Median home value

$154,000

17.8%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$43,203

New Castle$43k

National$74k

Founded

1817

Elevation254 m

Land area1.07 km²

Weather72°F · Mostly Clear

Coordinates38.43°, -85.17°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Founded

1817

Elevation

254 m

Area

1.07 km²

Official website

www.newcastleky.com

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

New Castle is a home rule-class city in Henry County, Kentucky, United States. It is the seat of its county. As of the 2020 census, New Castle had a population of 884. African Americans attended New Castle Colored School prior to integration.

History & geography

History

New Castle was incorporated in 1817. The District Grand Lodge No. 19 of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, a fraternal organization of African Americans, was in New Castle. The group's Washington Lodge #1513 in New Castle was established in 1872 by former slaves. A historical marker by its building commemorates its history.

Geography

New Castle is located southwest of the center of Henry County. U.S. Route 421 follows Main Street and leads north to Campbellsburg and southeast to Frankfort. Louisville is to the southwest via Kentucky Route 146 and Interstate 71. According to the United States Census Bureau, New Castle has a total area of , of which , or 1.04%, is water.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

41.1

Median home value

$154,000

Housing units

491

Poverty rate

18.5%

Unemployment

8.5%

Race & ethnicity

White

95.1%

Black

2.4%

Asian

0.2%

Hispanic

3.5%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

38.4336

Longitude

-85.1692

Water area

0.00 mi²

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Overnight

72°F

Mostly Clear

Friday

88°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Friday Night

66°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy

Saturday

88°F

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Saturday Night

69°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Sunday

90°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Forecast for New Castle, KY from NOAA NWS API.

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Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

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Schools

Total

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Largest nearby schools

Henry County High School
High · New Castle · 620 students · 16.8:1 ratio
Eminence High School
High · Eminence · 491 students · 15.3:1 ratio
Henry County Middle School
Middle · New Castle · 454 students · 15.1:1 ratio
Eminence Elementary School
Elementary · Eminence · 435 students · 14:1 ratio
New Castle Elementary School
Elementary · New Castle · 329 students · 15.7:1 ratio
Campbellsburg Elementary School
Elementary · Campbellsburg · 321 students · 14.6:1 ratio
Eastern Elementary School
Elementary · Pleasureville · 173 students · 13.3:1 ratio
Henry County Early Childhood
Other · New Castle · 117 students · 23.4:1 ratio