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New Castle, IN
City in Henry County, Indiana.
Population
17,367
Land area
7.3sq mi
People per sq mi
2,371
ZIP codes
0
New Castle and its ZIP codes
New Castle at a glance
- New Castle is about 12 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- It is the 52nd most populous of 967 cities and towns in Indiana.
- Households here earn a median of $51,606 a year, 28% less than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $98,000 (55% below Indiana) and median rent is $781 a month.
Local data for New Castle, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
New Castle, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,606
Poverty rate
20.1%
Median home value
$98,000
Median rent
$781/mo
Homeownership
61.5%
Bachelor's or higher
13.3%
Median age
41.2
Average commute
20.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,947), Irish Americans (1,957), Mexican Americans (321).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Henry County. PPP loans are for New Castle.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,740
13,967 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,630
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$309M
FY 2026, $6,321 per person
How people get to work
New Castle, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.4%
- Carpooled10.8%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked2.8%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home8.8%
Average one-way commute: 20.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
New Castle, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
297
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
48
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 17°F
44.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in New Castle, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.1%
U.S. 33.3% +11.8 pts
Diabetes
14.6%
U.S. 12.1% +2.5 pts
Smoking
20.3%
U.S. 12.8% +7.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.4%
U.S. 11.1% -1.7 pts
Cities near New Castle
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WestwoodCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 0.6 |
| GreensboroTown | 5.4 mi | 0.1 |
| SpicelandTown | 5.4 mi | 1.5 |
| Mount SummitTown | 6.3 mi | 0.2 |
| MillvilleCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 0.1 |
| CadizTown | 6.6 mi | 0.1 |
| New LisbonCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 0.2 |
| Sulphur SpringsTown | 7 mi | 0.7 |
| LewisvilleTown | 7.3 mi | 0.3 |
| KennardTown | 8 mi | 0.4 |
| DunreithTown | 8.2 mi | 0.1 |
| StraughnTown | 8.4 mi | 0.1 |
| MoorelandTown | 8.7 mi | 0.1 |
| SpringportTown | 9.4 mi | 0.1 |
| ShirleyTown | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| DublinTown | 11 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is New Castle, IN in?
- New Castle is in Henry County, Indiana.
- What is the population of New Castle, IN?
- About 17,367 people live in New Castle, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near New Castle?
- Nearby places include Westwood (2.5 mi), Greensboro (5.4 mi), Spiceland (5.4 mi), Mount Summit (6.3 mi), Millville (6.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023