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New Castle, Delaware is a charismatic town located in New Castle County about 10 miles south of the hopping metropolis of Wilmington and resides along the eminent Delaware River. This city of nearly 5,000 residents is brimming with historic pride and celebrates its roots year round through festivals, parades and other events. William Penn arrived on the shores of New Castle back in 1682 and made his first steps on American turf here. He moved on to found both Dover and Wilmington among many other towns as part of his “Pennsylvania Colony.” While these historic areas of Pennsylvania were conveyed to Penn by England, they all became their own independent entities shortly afterward. New Castle made this separation in 1704 and took the role of Delaware’s colonial capital. Long before all of these happenings however, Swedish settlers took claim of the land now known as New Castle back in 1640 and then the Dutch took hold in 1651. After a number of seizures and captures between the Swedes, the Dutch, and then the English, it finally ended up the hands of Great Britain. Annual events in New Castle honor the numerous momentous events that occurred in and around New Castle, including A Day in Old New Castle which embraces the oldest house tour in America, and Separation Day, which celebrates the state of Delaware’s official separation from the British. Other non-historic festivals include the May Market, Art On the Green and the Summer Antique Show. And of course if you happen to be in town during a time a festival is not going on, the array of local museums can satisfy your history needs at venues such as the Old Library Museum, the Dutch House Museum and the Court House. New Castle’s quaintness continues through its multitude of excellent antique and specialty shops such as Lauren Lynch, Almost History and Oak Knoll Books. Enjoy an afternoon of unmatched shopping and an evening of fine dining at one of the area’s great local restaurants and bistros. A fantastic town bursting with things to do and remnants of America’s beginnings, New Castle, Delaware is truly one of the country’s greatest places to live and visit.
Population
| Total Population |
5,288
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| Population Density |
1,734 Persons/Sq. Mile
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| Female Population |
2,784
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| Male Population |
2,505
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| Median Age |
42.99 Years
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| Percentage Population Change since 1990 |
72%
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| Percentage Population Change Since 2000 |
0%
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Colleges
| Nearest 2-Year Public College |
DE TECH AND COMM COLL STANTON
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| Distance to DE TECH AND COMM COLL STANTON |
5 Miles
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| Nearest 4-Year Public College |
WILMINGTON COLLEGE
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| Distance to WILMINGTON COLLEGE |
2 Miles
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Households and Income
| Total Number of Households |
2,135
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| Family Households |
1,403
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| Average Family Size |
3.1
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| Average Household Income |
$67,472
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| Median Household Income |
$63,131
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| Percentage Income Change Since 1990 |
72%
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| Percentage Income Change Since 2000 |
0%
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Crime Rates Compared to National Average
The National Average is designated
1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents
half as much risk.
| Total Crime Risk |
1.35
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| Total Crime Risk (County) |
1.06
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| Personal Crime Risk (County) |
1.37
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| Murder Risk (County) |
0.48
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| Rape Risk (County) |
1.19
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| Robbery Risk |
1.53
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| Assault Risk (County) |
1.37
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| Property Risk (County) |
1.09
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| Burglary Risk (County) |
0.92
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| Larceny Risk (County) |
1.04
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| Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County) |
1.16
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Environment
| Average July High Temperature |
86° F
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| Average January Low Temperature |
23.7° F
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| Annual Precipitation |
42.81 inches
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| Air Pollution Index |
91% of National Average
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Miscellaneous
| Sales Tax Rate |
0%
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| Nearest Airport |
PHILADELPHIA INTL
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| Distance to PHILADELPHIA INTL |
24 Miles
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| Nearest Major Sports Team |
WILMINGTON BLUE ROCKS (A)
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| Distance to WILMINGTON BLUE ROCKS (A) |
5 Miles
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| School Name | Grades | Address |
| TERRY CHLDRNS PSYCHIATRIC CENTER | SPECIAL EDUCATION | 10 CENTRAL AVE, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720 |
| NORTHEAST TREATMENT CENTER | SPECIAL EDUCATION | 287 CHRISTIANN RD STE 8, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720 |
| JOHN G LEACH SCHOOL | SPECIAL EDUCATION | 27 LANDERS LN, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720 |
| FAMILY FOUNDATIONS CHARTER ACADEMY | K - 5 | 1101 DELAWARE ST, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720 |
| COMPASS SCHOOL | K - 8 | 34 PARKWAY CIR, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720 |
| PARKWAY ACADEMY | K - 12 | 11 PARKWAY CIR, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720 |
| GUNNING BEDFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5 - 8 | 801 COX NECK RD, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720 |
| GEORGE READ MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5 - 8 | 314 E BASIN RD, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720 |
| MCCULLOUGH MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5 - 8 | 29 CHASE AVE, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720 |
| PENCADER BUS & FINANCE CHS | 9 - 12 | 170 LUKENS DR, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720 |
| WILLIAM PENN HIGH SCHOOL | 9 - 12 | 713 E BASIN RD, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720 |
| SOUTHERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K - 5 | 795 COX NECK RD, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720 |
| COLWYCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K - 5 | 12 LANDERS LN, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720 |
| CARRIE DOWNIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K - 5 | 1201 DELAWARE ST, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720 |
| HARRY O EISENBERG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K - 5 | 27 LANDERS LN, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720 |
| WILMINGTON MANOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K - 5 | 200 E ROOSEVELT AVE, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720 |
| PLEASANTVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K - 5 | 16 PLEASANT PL, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720 |
| CASTLE HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K - 5 | 502 MOORES LN, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720 |
| ST PETER CATHOLIC SCHOOL | K - 8 | 515 HARMONY ST, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720 |
| OUR LADY OF FATIMA SCHOOL | K - 8 | 801 N DUPONT HWY, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720 |
| NEW CASTLE BAPTIST ACADEMY | K - 12 | 901 E BASIN RD, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720 |
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| Type of Business | Name | Address |
| BANKS | AMERICAN FUNDING SVC CORP | 2062 NEW CASTLE AVE NEW CASTLE, DE 19720 |
| BANKS | BENEFICIAL DELAWARE INC | 775 S DUPONT HWY # 1 NEW CASTLE, DE 19720 |
| BANKS | CITIBANK | 1 PENNS WAY NEW CASTLE, DE 19720 |
| BANKS | CITIZENS BANK | 130 N DUPONT HWY NEW CASTLE, DE 19720 |
| BANKS | COMMERCE BANK | 82 CHRISTIANA RD NEW CASTLE, DE 19720 |
| BANKS | PNC BANK | 1 E BASIN RD NEW CASTLE, DE 19720 |
| BANKS | PNC INVESTMENTS LLC | 1 PENN MART CTR NEW CASTLE, DE 19720 |
| BANKS | SOVEREIGN BANK | 100 W COMMONS BLVD # 110 NEW CASTLE, DE 19720 |
| BANKS | SUN NATIONAL BANK | 2080 NEW CASTLE AVE NEW CASTLE, DE 19720 |
| BANKS | WACHOVIA BANK | 1424 N DUPONT HWY NEW CASTLE, DE 19720 |
| BANKS | WILMINGTON TRUST CO | 210 DELAWARE ST NEW CASTLE, DE 19720 |
| BANKS | WILMINGTON TRUST CO | 732 FERRY CUT OFF ST NEW CASTLE, DE 19720 |
| BANKS | WSFS BANK | 144 N DUPONT HWY NEW CASTLE, DE 19720 |
| CHURCHES | ALL GODS CHILDREN CHURCH | 4018 NEW CASTLE AVE NEW CASTLE, DE 19720 |
| CHURCHES | APOSTOLIC CHURCH INTL | 75 CHRISTIANA RD NEW CASTLE, DE 19720 |
| CHURCHES | ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH | 300 E BASIN RD NEW CASTLE, DE 19720 |
| CHURCHES | BAPS DELAWARE MANDIR | 344 CHURCHMANS RD NEW CASTLE, DE 19720 |
| CHURCHES | BEREAN BAPTIST CHURCH | 1 HOLCOMB LN NEW CASTLE, DE 19720 |
| CHURCHES | BETHANY UAME CHURCH | 419 WILLIAMS ST NEW CASTLE, DE 19720 |
| CHURCHES | BOULDEN UAME CHURCH | 201 WILMINGTON AVE NEW CASTLE, DE 19720 |
| CHURCHES | BUTTONWOOD UNITED METHODIST | 34 BUTTONWOOD AVE NEW CASTLE, DE 19720 |
| CHURCHES | CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY | 104 MORRISON AVE NEW CASTLE, DE 19720 |
| CHURCHES | CHURCH OF THE NATIVITY | 206 SYKES RD NEW CASTLE, DE 19720 |
| CHURCHES | CHURCH ON THE ROCK MINISTRIES | 28 QUEEN AVE NEW CASTLE, DE 19720 |
| CHURCHES | COMMUNITY OUTREACH CHURCH | 200 E HAZELDELL AVE NEW CASTLE, DE 19720 |
| CHURCHES | COMMUNITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH | 519 ROGERS RD NEW CASTLE, DE 19720 |
| CHURCHES | CONSOLATION FELLOWSHIP MNSTRS | 22 PARKWAY CIR NEW CASTLE, DE 19720 |
| CHURCHES | DELAWARE CITY CHAPEL | 1 NEW CASTLE AVE NEW CASTLE, DE 19720 |
| COLLEGE / UNIVERSITY - 4 YEAR + | WILMINGTON COLLEGE | 320 N DUPONT HWY NEW CASTLE, DE 19720 |
| HOSPITALS | DELAWARE STATE HOSPITAL | 1901 N DUPONT HWY NEW CASTLE, DE 19720 |
| HOSPITALS | JAMES PHYLLIS MD | 612 FERRY CUT OFF ST NEW CASTLE, DE 19720 |
| MUSEUMS | DUTCH HOUSE | 32 E 3RD ST NEW CASTLE, DE 19720 |
| MUSEUMS | GEORGE READ II HOUSE | 42 THE STRAND NEW CASTLE, DE 19720 |
| MUSEUMS | MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN ROAD | 2160 NEW CASTLE AVE NEW CASTLE, DE 19720 |
| MUSEUMS | NEW CASTLE COURTHOUSE MUSEUM | 211 DELAWARE ST NEW CASTLE, DE 19720 |
| MUSEUMS | NEW CASTLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY | 2 E 4TH ST NEW CASTLE, DE 19720 |
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| 19720 | 736 | $180,000 | $194,543 |
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