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Newcastle, TX


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Newcastle, Texas

Newcastle, Texas, in Young county, is 51 miles S of Wichita Falls, Texas (center to center) and 88 miles W of Fort Worth, Texas. The city contains a population of approximately 575.

The People and Families of Newcastle

In Newcastle, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Newcastle had a median family income of $27,500.

Newcastle Housing

Newcastle has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 71% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in the city the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Newcastle, 92% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of Newcastle do a lot of driving.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyNewcastle Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Newcastle, TX

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population88
Racial Diversity83
Children Under 5 Years Old74
Senior Citizens67
Age of the Population57
Female Share of the Population33
Well-Paid Single Men23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size63
Portion of People Married43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty34
People in Middle Class or Better23
Median Family Income11
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home78
Short Commute Times45
Walking and Biking to Work32
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Affordability of Rents88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
Housing Recently Built52
People Living Alone57
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