Demographics & People — New Castle, Pennsylvania
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 21,727 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~21,200 |
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| Median Age | 39.5 |
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| Total Households | 9,344 |
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| Family Households | 4,913 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.25 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 16,728 |
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| Black or African American | 2,310 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,071 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Italian | 5,441 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 5,436 |
| Other groups | 4,465 |
| German | 4,027 |
| Irish | 3,270 |
| Polish | 1,646 |
| English | 1,341 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 902 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 552 |
| American | 511 |
Language
| English Only | 19,324 |
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| Spanish | 626 |
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| Population 5+ | 20,332 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,404 |
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| Population 18+ | 16,591 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 11.8% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for New Castle, Pennsylvania.
