New Castle is a city in Pennsylvania with about 21,727 residents. New Castle was founded in 1802 and sits in Lawrence County. The median age is 37.7 and the median household income is $41,478. Homes carry a median value of $72,000, and about 55% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (75.7%). Around 15% 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).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
Housing
Property report
Median home value
$72,000
Median gross rent
$698/mo
Owner-occupied
54.7%
Median year built
1944
Households
9,344
Avg. household size
2.25
Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.
Education
Schools
Schools: Mixed
New Castle has 18 public schools — 7 elementary, 4 middle, 7 high.
Student proficiency · grade 8, 6 schools
Reading59%
Math32%
% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.
Laurel HSHighGrades 9–12
Lawrence County CTCHighGrades 9–12
Mohawk SHSHighGrades 9–12
Neshannock JSHSHighGrades 7–12
New Castle SHSHighGrades 9–12
Shenango HSHighGrades 7–12
Union Area HSHighGrades 9–12
Laurel MSMiddleGrades 7–8
Mohawk JHSMiddleGrades 6–8
New Castle JHSMiddleGrades 6–8
Union Area MSMiddleGrades 6–8
Harry W Lockley Early Learning CenterElementary
Laurel El SchElementary
Mohawk El SchElementary
Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.
Safety
Crime
violent crime100% below national
New Castle0
Pennsylvania278
United States386
↓ 100% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime100% below national
New Castle0
Pennsylvania1,613
United States1,952
↓ 100% 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
20 facilities in New Castle report releasing toxic chemicals to the EPA under the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI).
Ferguson Perforating Co Inc · Lawrence CountyEllwood Mill Products · Lawrence CountyEllwood Quality Steels Co · Lawrence CountyNorth American Forgemasters · Lawrence CountySuperior Forge & Steel Corp · Lawrence CountyUs Can Co Plant 45 New Castle · Lawrence CountyPraxis Cos Llc · Lawrence CountyNew Castle Foundry Co · Lawrence CountyUniversal-Rundle Corp Proddevelopment Lab · Lawrence CountyRockwell Intl Corp · Lawrence CountySyracuse China Corp Shenango China Div · Lawrence CountyLinde Advanced Material Technologies Inc. · Lawrence County
Facilities reporting to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory. Source: U.S. EPA Envirofacts (TRI).
Risk
Natural disaster risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards · Lawrence County
LightningRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Low
Ice stormRelatively Low
LandslideRelatively Low
Strong windRelatively Low
County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.
Context
Neighborhood info
New Castle is in Lawrence County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.
New Castle was founded in 1802 and sits in Lawrence County. Elevation ~846 m.
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, Pennsylvania?
New Castle has a population of about 21,727, 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 $72,000, and the median gross rent is $698/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 0 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower 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 Lawrence County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including lightning, riverine flooding, hail.
How many schools are in New Castle?
New Castle has 18 public schools (7 elementary, 4 middle, 7 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in New Castle?
Public registry data lists 7 registered sex offenders in or near New Castle. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.