New Castle, NH

New Castle, New Hampshire

New Castle, New Hampshire, in Rockingham county, is 27 miles NE of Haverhill, Massachusetts (center to center) and 52 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. Part of the surrounding Portsmouth - Rochester metro area, the town is not an isolated town. New Castle is home to some 1,010 residents.

The People and Families of New Castle

In New Castle, about 66% of adults are married. A large portion of people in New Castle are married.

You'll see many senior citizens in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, New Castle had a median family income of $93,290. More so than most places, the people in New Castle generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the town with spending money keeps the town vital. Fewer people in New Castle are poor than in most places in New Hampshire. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the town. Home-based work is more common in New Castle than in most places. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in the town.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($14,250) among 2004 Presidential candidates in New Castle. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

New Castle Housing

According to the 2000 census, 86% of the housing in New Castle was owner-occupied. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice town, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In New Castle, 86% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 3%

Comparative Profile of New Castle, NH

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents

New Castle Almanac

New Castle Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

New Castle Public Libraries

More Information for Librarians

New Castle Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by New Castle residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, New Castle, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

New Castle Colleges

(List of All New Hampshire Colleges)

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