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New Castle, KY


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New Castle, Kentucky

New Castle, Kentucky, in Henry county, is 34 miles E of Louisville, Kentucky. The city is home to some 919 residents.

The People and Families of New Castle

In New Castle, about 45% of adults are married. People in New Castle have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments. The city somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

There are more females than males in New Castle than is typical.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, New Castle had a median family income of $34,550.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($200) among 2004 Presidential candidates in New Castle. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Crime and Safety

While crime is a worry everywhere, the people of New Castle can take comfort in the low amount of crime in the city.

New Castle Housing

According to the 2000 census, 60% of the housing in New Castle was owner-occupied. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in the city, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon.

Commuting

In New Castle, 88% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyNew Castle Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyNew Castle Low Violent Crime
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%New Castle Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of New Castle, KY

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity88
Age of the Population88
Senior Citizens88
Well-Paid Single Women66
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Well-Paid Single Men23
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size24
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults56
Median Family Income35
People in Middle Class or Better23
People Above Poverty12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work77
Public Transportation Use54
Working at Home56
Short Commute Times32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals108
Affordability of Rents98
Affordability of Property Taxes86
Housing Recently Built65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime1010
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