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Newcastle, NE
Village in Dixon County, Nebraska.
Population
376
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,112
ZIP codes
0
Newcastle and its ZIP codes
Newcastle at a glance
- Newcastle is about 43 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
Local data for Newcastle, NE
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dixon County. PPP loans are for Newcastle.
Unemployment rate
2.0%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,953
1,692 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,465
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$58.5M
FY 2026, $10,441 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Newcastle, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
594
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
16
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 10°F
28.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Newcastle, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.9%
U.S. 33.3% +9.6 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities near Newcastle
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MaskellVillage | 6 mi | 0.2 |
| Burbank, SDCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 0.3 |
| ObertVillage | 8.1 mi | 0.1 |
| Vermillion, SDCity | 9.6 mi | 4.8 |
| Elk Point, SDCity | 10 mi | 1.5 |
| MartinsburgVillage | 10 mi | 0.1 |
| PoncaCity | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| Richland, SDCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 5.6 |
| WaterburyVillage | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| Westfield, IACity | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| Jefferson, SDCity | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| WynotVillage | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| Meckling, SDCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| AllenVillage | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| DixonVillage | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| LaurelCity | 19 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Newcastle, NE in?
- Newcastle is in Dixon County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Newcastle, NE?
- About 376 people live in Newcastle, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Newcastle?
- Nearby places include Maskell (6 mi), Burbank, SD (6.8 mi), Obert (8.1 mi), Vermillion, SD (9.6 mi), Elk Point, SD (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023