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Newcastle, Oklahoma

Introduction to Newcastle, Oklahoma

Newcastle, Oklahoma, in McClain county, is 9 miles W of Norman, Oklahoma and 15 miles S of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns that it shares the Oklahoma City metropolitan area with. Newcastle contains a population of approximately 5,434.

Newcastle History

The city of Newcastle started as a settlement along the Ozark Trail, now known as US Highway 62. Located along the South Canadian River, the city is named after the town of Newcastle, Texas. The city was incorporated as South Newcastle in 1962, but received its current name in 1965.

Newcastle and nearby Attractions

  • Westwood Park
  • Cottonwood Park
  • Firehouse Art Center
  • Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art
  • Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History
  • Earlywine Park Golf Course

Things To Do In Newcastle

Newcastle offers a wide variety of opportunities for recreation. One can plan family outings at the Westwood Water Park or the Fairmoore Park and Community Pool. Local celebrations include the Great Pumpkin Fest. Earlywine Park Golf Course provides facilities for local golfers.

Newcastle Transportation

Flights are available from Will Rogers World Airport.

Newcastle Higher Education

The University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City Community College, Oklahoma City University and Rose State College provide facilities for higher education.

High Points

Newcastle strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Oklahoma):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyNewcastle Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyNewcastle People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyNewcastle Low Rate of Poverty
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 8%Newcastle College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 11%Newcastle Well-Paid Single Men
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)		Top 13%Newcastle Low Violent Crime
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 17%Newcastle Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Newcastle, OK

Comparing Newcastle to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oklahoma (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Men49
Well-Paid Single Women39
Children Under 5 Years Old21
Senior Citizens21
Racial Diversity24
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size810

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty810
Median Family Income710
People in Middle Class or Better710
College Educated Adults610

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home89
Walking and Biking to Work48
Short Commute Times43
Public Transportation Use27

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes81
Affordability of Rents71
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54
People Living Alone11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime89
Low Property Crime66
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