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New Castle, IN


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New Castle, Indiana

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

The People and Families of New Castle

In New Castle, about 51% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, New Castle had a median family income of $37,463.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($7,540) among 2004 Presidential candidates in New Castle. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

New Castle Housing

According to the 2000 census, 66% of the housing in New Castle was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the city as the average housing age is high.

Commuting

In New Castle, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
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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