City profile · Washington · Census ACS 2023

Newcastle, WA

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Newcastle - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

12,945
Residents
$162,646
Median income
$1,128,200
Median home
$2,501
Median rent (state)

Newcastle - the verdict

Newcastle ranks in the 96th percentile for household income and the 25th percentile for safety nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

96th
percentile, household income
98th
percentile, home value
92nd
percentile, median rent
25th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Newcastle, WA

Newcastle is a small town in Washington, home to 12,945 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. The typical household in Newcastle brings in $162,646 a year, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 1.9%. Newcastle's housing stock carries a median value of $1,128,200, and the median resident age is 37.4 years. Educational attainment runs 71.1% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 63.0% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 47 residential units authorized here in 2024 (Construction Slowdown), down 83% from five years earlier. Crime here tracks close to the national norm: FBI UCR reporting places total crime at 2318.8 incidents per 100,000 residents, near the national average (voluntary agency reporting, reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Washington carries a cost-of-living premium: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Washington at 107.0 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Above Average). HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $2,501 per month. Monthly utility costs average around $188 across Washington, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. Commute times here average 20.4 minutes, with 61.4% driving alone and 26.8% working from home, per Census ACS commuting data. Natural-hazard exposure scores 99.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very High).

Population

12,945 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Washington

Median Household Income

$162,646 /yr

Poverty 1.9%

Cost of Living Index (state)

107.0 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Washington average

How does Newcastle compare to other US cities?

Here's how Newcastle stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 96% higher than other cities
Home value 98% pricier than other cities
Median rent 92% pricier than other cities
Safety 25% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

National percentiles can mask local variation. Looking only at Washington, Newcastle ranks #91 of 156 Washington cities by lowest crime rate - a narrower, more locally useful cut than the national comparison above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Newcastle's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Washington, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

96thIncome percentile
25thSafety percentile

96th percentile nationally for median household income · 25th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Newcastle's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Newcastle's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 42 Avg. percentile National median
Newcastle's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Newcastle's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$1,128,200 2nd percentile more affordable than 2% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). This entry sits in this band. Newcastle $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Newcastle, WA Newcastle, WA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Newcastle, WA-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Newcastle, WA median $162,646/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Newcastle, WA's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Newcastle, WA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 71.1%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 1.9%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 63.0%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
12,945
Median Income
$162,646
Median Home Value
$1,128,200
Median Age
37.4
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Labor force participation
63.0%
Bachelor's Degree+
71.1%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
2318.8
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
47.5
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
2271.3
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
3
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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12,600 residents12,800 residents13,000 residents13,200 residents 202020212022202320242025 13,151 residents 13,128 residents ▼ -0.2%
Newcastle's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📉 Construction Slowdown
Total Permits (2024)
47
housing units authorized
Single-Family
47
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
3.6
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 280
2020 36
2021 49
2022 17
2023 46
2024 47

Permit volume decreased 83% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
20.4 minutes
Drive Alone
61.4%
Carpool
5.0%
Public Transit
2.6%
Walk
1.8%
Work from Home
26.8%
Other
2.4%

Based on 6,587 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Washington - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$85
avg/month
Natural Gas
$48
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$55
avg/month
Total Utilities
$188
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Washington state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Washington state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Newcastle sits in

Cost of Living Index
107.0
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$2,501/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
99.7 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Washington

Lakeland South
12,869 people
Cheney
12,830 people
Kelso
12,697 people
Edgewood
12,683 people
Enumclaw
12,663 people
Sedro-Woolley
12,633 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Newcastle's 12,945 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Ionia, MI
12,950 people
Rochester, MI
12,939 people
Avocado Heights, CA
12,934 people
Somerville, NJ
12,958 people
Mandeville, LA
12,931 people
Bedford, OH
12,960 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Newcastle's $162,646 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Michiana, MI
$162,708 median income
Wolf Creek, UT
$162,708 median income
Dennis, TX
$162,558 median income
Crest View Heights, NY
$162,756 median income
South Farmingdale, NY
$162,527 median income
Manor Creek, KY
$162,500 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Newcastle, WA Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Newcastle, WA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 43.3% 39.5% 11.9% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 5.8% White 43.3% Black or African American 1.6% Asian 39.5% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 3.8% Two or more races 11.9% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Newcastle compares to nearby Washington cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Newcastle (this city) 12,945 $162,646
Lakeland South 12,869 $105,273
Cheney 12,830 $47,039
Kelso 12,697 $59,462
Census ACS 5-year FIPS WA FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Newcastle, WA?

What is the population of Newcastle, WA? +

The population of Newcastle, WA stands at 12,945 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Newcastle, WA? +

In Newcastle, the typical household earns $162,646 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Newcastle? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Newcastle; the closest available measure is the Washington state average, a cost of living index of 107.0 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Washington vary by metro area.

Is Newcastle, WA safe? +

Newcastle has a total crime rate of 2318.8 per 100,000 residents, which is near the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Newcastle, WA? +

Homes in Newcastle carry a median value of $1,128,200, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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