Newcastle, OK

Newcastle, Oklahoma

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

The People and Families of Newcastle

In Newcastle, about 72% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Newcastle, at least compared to other cities of its size.

Unlike most cities, the city has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Newcastle had a median family income of $59,509. The typical family in Newcastle is better off than most in Oklahoma. The city has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Newcastle. Interestingly, lots of people in the city have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Newcastle favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $2,200. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Newcastle Housing

Newcastle has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 87% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Oklahoma, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.

Commuting

In Newcastle, 95% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of the city do a lot of driving.

High Points

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

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

Comparative Profile of Newcastle, OK

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

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

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
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Newcastle Almanac

Newcastle Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Newcastle Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

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

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Wal-Mart in Newcastle

Newcastle High Schools (2004)

NEWCASTLE HS
101 NORTH MAIN STREET
405-387-4304
Serves 355 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Newcastle Colleges

(List of All Oklahoma Colleges)

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