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New Castle, Colorado, in Garfield county, is 124 miles W of Boulder, Colorado (center to center) and 136 miles W of Denver, Colorado. The town is home to some 1,984 residents.
In New Castle, about 68% of adults are married. A large portion of people in New Castle are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that the town tends toward large families and full houses. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this town.
The people of the town are more likely male than female.
In 2000, New Castle had a median family income of $58,889. The large segment of the population in New Castle with spending money keeps the town vital. Fewer people in the town are poor than in most places in Colorado. Impressively, having a college education is normal in New Castle.
John Kerry was the top money-getter ($3,100) among 2004 Presidential candidates in New Castle. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.
According to the 2000 census, 76% of the housing in New Castle was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the town have gone up relatively recently.
In New Castle, 95% of commuters drive to work.
New Castle strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Colorado):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 9% |  |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
Comparing New Castle to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):
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| Racial Diversity | |  |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | |  |
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| Working at Home | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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