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Newcastle, WY
City in Weston County, Wyoming.
Population
3,348
Land area
2.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,307
ZIP codes
0
Newcastle and its ZIP codes
Newcastle at a glance
- Newcastle is about 218 times as dense as Wyoming as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 24th among 192 cities and towns in Wyoming.
- The median household income is $82,734, 9% above the Wyoming median of $76,176.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $178,900 (42% below Wyoming) and median rent is $758 a month.
Local data for Newcastle, WY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Newcastle, WY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$82,734
Poverty rate
7.3%
Median home value
$178,900
Median rent
$758/mo
Homeownership
79.7%
Bachelor's or higher
20.0%
Median age
38.6
Average commute
26.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (726), Irish Americans (456), Italian Americans (156).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Weston County. PPP loans are for Newcastle.
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,636
2,356 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,457
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$63.5M
FY 2026, $9,288 per person
How people get to work
Newcastle, WY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.0%
- Carpooled19.3%
- Public transit8.1%
- Walked3.9%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.2%
Average one-way commute: 26.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Newcastle, WY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
906
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
4
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 14°F
17.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Newcastle, WY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.4%
U.S. 33.3% +2.1 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.5%
U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.4%
U.S. 11.1% +1.3 pts
Cities near Newcastle
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Hill View HeightsCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 2.2 |
| OsageCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.9 |
| UptonTown | 28 mi | 2.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Newcastle, WY in?
- Newcastle is in Weston County, Wyoming.
- What is the population of Newcastle, WY?
- About 3,348 people live in Newcastle, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Newcastle?
- Nearby places include Hill View Heights (3.4 mi), Osage (15 mi), Upton (28 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023