Newcastle, WA

Newcastle, Washington

Newcastle, Washington, in King county, is 4 miles NE of Renton, Washington (center to center) and 9 miles SE of Seattle, Washington. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Seattle - Bellevue - Everett metropolitan area. Newcastle contains a population of approximately 7,737.

The People and Families of Newcastle

In Newcastle, about 65% 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 $91,381. The typical family in Newcastle is better off than most in Washington. 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). In Newcastle, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Newcastle favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $4,401. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.

Newcastle Housing

Newcastle has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 77% 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 Washington, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.

Commuting

In Newcastle, 91% of commuters drive to work. In the city, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 4%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 11%

Comparative Profile of Newcastle, WA

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

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

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
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

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

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Newcastle, 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

Starbucks in Newcastle

Newcastle Colleges

(List of All Washington Colleges)

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