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New Castle, Indiana

Introduction to New Castle, Indiana

New Castle, Indiana, in Henry county, is 18 miles S of Muncie, Indiana and 43 miles E of Indianapolis, Indiana. The city is home to some 17,780 residents.

New Castle History

The Delaware Native Americans were the original inhabitants of the present day city of New Castle. It was first settled in by Europeans in the 1820s. The area was named after New Castle, Kentucky. It is the county seat of the Henry County. The City of New Castle was the birthplace of Wilbur Wright, who was born in 1867. The city is also home to the largest high school gymnasium in the world.

New Castle and nearby Attractions

  • Summit Lake State Park
  • Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame Museum
  • Shadyside Memorial Park
  • Huddleston Farmhouse Inn Museum
  • Mounds State Park
  • Wilbur Wright Birthplace & Museum

Things To Do In New Castle

New Castle has several parks which offer numerous recreational facilities. You can visit Baker Park, Lowe Park, Mini Parks and Osborne Park during your leisure time in New Castle. The city also has an aquatic center. The Native American mound, which is located next to New Castle Chrysler High School, is also a popular local attraction.

New Castle Transportation

Indianapolis International is the nearest major airport.

New Castle Higher Education

Ivy Tech State College- East Central, Anderson University, the University of Indianapolis and several other colleges and universities provide higher educational facilities in and arond New Castle.

High Points

New Castle strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

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Affordability of Property Taxes
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Top 15%New Castle Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of New Castle, IN

Comparing New Castle to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population89
Senior Citizens88
Age of the Population68
Children Under 5 Years Old64
Well-Paid Single Men33
Male Share of the Population33
Racial Diversity38

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married42
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty43
People in Middle Class or Better32
Median Family Income32
College Educated Adults25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times67
Walking and Biking to Work56
Public Transportation Use36
Working at Home34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes97
Affordability of Rents87
People Living Alone77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Housing Recently Built23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime86
Low Property Crime11

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