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Newcastle, WY


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Newcastle, Wyoming

Newcastle, Wyoming, in Weston county, is 50 miles W of Rapid City, South Dakota (center to center) and 287 miles N of Denver, Colorado. The city contains a population of approximately 3,065.

The People and Families of Newcastle

In Newcastle, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Newcastle had a median family income of $36,929.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Newcastle favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,500. 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 70% 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, 87% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Newcastle -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. In the city, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Newcastle can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyNewcastle Public Transportation Use
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 11%Newcastle Low Violent Crime
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Newcastle Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Newcastle Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Newcastle, WY

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population78
Senior Citizens79
Male Share of the Population63
Female Share of the Population58
Well-Paid Single Men42
Racial Diversity43
Children Under 5 Years Old45

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty55
College Educated Adults52
People in Middle Class or Better54
Median Family Income41

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Short Commute Times95
Walking and Biking to Work96
Working at Home64

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes99
Affordability of Rents88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing85
People Living Alone66
Housing Recently Built41

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime79
Low Property Crime22

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