Economy & Jobs — New Castle, Pennsylvania
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $42,219 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$47,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $23,135 |
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| Poverty Rate | 28.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 12.5% |
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| In Labor Force | 9,031 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 28.6% |
| Retail | 12.9% |
| Manufacturing | 12.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Physician Offices | 71 |
| Fast Food | 60 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 49 |
| Beauty Salons | 39 |
| Gas Stations | 35 |
| Insurance Agencies | 35 |
| General Merchandise | 29 |
| Auto Repair | 29 |
| Law Offices | 29 |
| Dental Offices | 29 |
| Commercial Banks | 21 |
| Child Day Care | 21 |
| Bars | 16 |
| Chiropractors | 15 |
| Coffee Shops | 15 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
