Newcastle city, Wyoming Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Newcastle city is a small community located in Wyoming. The total population is 3,348. It ranks as the 24th most populous out of 193 cities and towns in Wyoming.

Age Demographics

The median age in Newcastle city is 37.5 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Newcastle city is $77,014. This is 3% higher than the state median of $74,815. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 2% lower. The poverty rate stands at 9.3%. This is 13% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.7%. The unemployment rate is 0.0%. This is 100% lower than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $173,500. Housing costs are 39% lower than the state median of $285,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Newcastle city is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 83.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 71.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Newcastle city has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.9%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 0.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.9%) is well below the state average of 10.4%.

Education

17.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 43% lower than the state rate of 29.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Newcastle city, Wyoming is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Wyoming state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 193 Census-designated places in Wyoming. For official data, visit data.census.gov.