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New Castle, DE

Founded 1640New Castle CountyElev. 3 m
Population
5,519
Median home
$262,100
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
15
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About New Castle

New Castle is a city in Delaware with about 5,519 residents. New Castle was founded in 1640 and sits in New Castle County. The median age is 46.4 and the median household income is $92,565. Homes carry a median value of $262,100, and about 64% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (64.5%). Around 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 22 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
5,519
Median age
46.4
Median household income
$92,565
Per-capita income
$51,328
Poverty rate
3.4%
High-school grad or higher
94.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
32.2%
Unemployment
1.1%
Avg. commute
21.9 min
Work from home
18.5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White64.5%
Hispanic or Latino5.2%
Black27.8%
Asian0.9%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts48.2%
Sales & office17.4%
Service16.9%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance9.1%
Production, transportation & material moving8.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$262,100
Median gross rent
$1,675/mo
Owner-occupied
63.5%
Median year built
1963
Households
2,706
Avg. household size
2.04

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

New Castle has 15 public schools — 8 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 6 schools
Reading30%
Math20%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Penn (William) High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Bedford (Gunning) Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Read (George) Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Castle Hills Elementary SchoolElementary
Charter School of New CastleElementarycharter
Downie (Carrie) Elementary SchoolElementary
Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary SchoolElementary
New Castle Elementary SchoolElementary
Pleasantville Elementary SchoolElementary
Southern Elementary SchoolElementary
Wilmington Manor Elementary SchoolElementary
Leach (John G.) SchoolOtherGrades -1–12
The Colwyck CenterGrades -1–-1

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime45% above national
New Castle561
Delaware399
United States386
↑ 42% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime79% above national
New Castle3,493
Delaware1,959
United States1,952
↓ 13% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, New Castle Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around New Castle.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · New Castle County
Winter weatherVery High
Coastal floodingRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

New Castle is in New Castle County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

New Castle was founded in 1640 and sits in New Castle County. Elevation ~3 m.

Map of New Castle
New Castle, DE
Where New Castle is
WilmingtonDoverNewarkMiddletownMilfordSmyrnaNew Castle
Historic places

9 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Lesley-Travers MansionAmstel HouseSwanwyckGlebe HouseHermitage, TheAir Service, Inc. Hangar at Bellanca AirfieldParker's Dairy PalaceGrantham-Edwards-McComb House
Notable people from New Castle
Ryan PhillippeVinnie MooreRobert Montgomery BirdDevin SmithThomas McKean Thompson McKennanC. Douglass BuckGeorge RossGeorge GrayThomas HolcombGeorge R. Riddle
People searches in New Castle
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Nearby cities
Newport (4 mi)Wilmington (5 mi)Elsmere (5 mi)Delaware (7 mi)Bellefonte (8 mi)Newark (10 mi)

Registered sex offenders in New Castle, DE (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for New Castle, Delaware.

Edward Rodriguez, 69
New Castle · New Castle County · 19720
Paul A Miller, 70
New Castle · New Castle County · 19720
AKA Tony Jefferson, Paul A Miller
Joseph Leonda Jones, 50
New Castle · 19720
Jason D Taylor, 45
New Castle · New Castle County · 19720
AKA Jason Taylor, Jason Douglas Taylor
Christopher Allen, 48
New Castle · New Castle County · 19720
AKA Christopher D Allen, Christopher David Allen
Richard K Jackson, 69
New Castle · New Castle County · 19720
AKA Ricky K Jackson
Aaron M Johnson, 63
New Castle · New Castle County · 19720
AKA D Johnson Andre, X D Johnson Andre
Juan Dario Hernandez, 51
New Castle · New Castle County · 19720
William J Hill, 52
New Castle · New Castle County · 19720
AKA William Hill
William Jackson, 63
New Castle · New Castle County · 19720
AKA X Billy Owens, X Dog
William A Johnson, 45
New Castle · New Castle County · 19720
AKA Tony Johnson, William Johnson
David Cordel, 56
New Castle · New Castle County · 19720
AKA David J Cordel, David W Cordel
Michael Johnson, 58
New Castle · New Castle County · 19720
AKA Michael Johnson
Michael Johnson, 58
New Castle · 19720
Shy R Smith, 45
New Castle · New Castle County · 19720
AKA Michael Smith, Shei Smith
Robert R Williams, 69
New Castle · New Castle County · 19720
AKA Robert Comer, Robert R Comer

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

New Castle — frequently asked

What is the population of New Castle, Delaware?
New Castle has a population of about 5,519, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in New Castle?
The median home value in New Castle is $262,100, and the median gross rent is $1,675/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is New Castle safe? What is the crime rate?
New Castle Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 561 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does New Castle face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates New Castle County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including winter weather, coastal flooding, cold wave.
How many schools are in New Castle?
New Castle has 15 public schools (8 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in New Castle?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near New Castle. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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