Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Newcastle, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

12,989

Median Agei

37.5

Race & Ethnicityi

Asian

42.1%5,462

White

37.6%4,882

Two or More

9.3%1,206

Hispanic/Latino

4.5%587

Black

3.5%459

Other

3%393

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.9%81

High School Diploma

8.8%832

Some College (<1 yr)

2.9%277

Some College (1+ yr)

9.8%921

Associate's Degree

6.6%621

Bachelor's Degree

38.8%3,662

Master's Degree

23.9%2,252

Professional Degree

1.8%173

Doctorate

4%381

HS or Higher

97.4%

BA or Higher

68.5%

Graduate+

29.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$1,205,600

Median Renti

$2,369

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

61%3,304

Renter-Occupied

39%2,112

Total Units

5,723

Homeownership

61%

Vacancy Rate

5.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.9%30

$100K–$150K

0.5%18

$300K–$500K

5.1%167

$500K–$1M

24.2%798

$1M+

69.3%2,291

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

237

$2,000+

1,823

Year Built

2020 or later

1.6%91

2010–2019

30.3%1,734

2000–2009

16.7%955

1990–1999

20.9%1,195

1980–1989

12.5%714

1970–1979

7.4%421

1960–1969

5.6%323

1950–1959

4.7%267

1940–1949

0.4%23

Heating Fuel

Electricity

49%2,654

Utility Gas

45.7%2,473

Bottled/LP Gas

4.5%242

Fuel Oil

0.4%22

No Fuel

0.3%15

Other

0.2%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$160,278

Mean Household Incomei

$235,039

Per Capita Incomei

$91,506

Poverty Ratei

5.9%

Unemploymenti

5.6%

Labor Forcei

6,892

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.7%201

$10K–$15K

1.8%99

$15K–$20K

2.8%150

$20K–$25K

3.6%197

$25K–$30K

2.1%115

$30K–$35K

0.7%37

$35K–$40K

0.2%13

$40K–$45K

2%110

$45K–$50K

0.9%47

$50K–$60K

4.8%258

$60K–$75K

4.4%240

$75K–$100K

6.9%376

$100K–$125K

8.1%437

$125K–$150K

5.9%321

$150K–$200K

11.9%646

$200K+

40%2,169

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

232

Avg. Tenant Renti

$622/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

3 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers76 homes100% occupied$622/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $160,278/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $48K/yr

81%

Very low income$48K–$80K/yr

16%

Low income$80K–$128K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $128K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

70% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

71% of subsidized households are minority

23% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

17% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

4,25932.8%

By Region

Top Countries

China

804

India

495

Korea

373

Philippines

Mexico

United Kingdom

Canada

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

6,451

Avg. Commutei

27.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

6,506

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

308(3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.1%Insured

1.9%Uninsured

Newcastle, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026