New Castle
City in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania
New Castle is a city in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, with 21,926 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 846 ft (258 m) above sea level. The nearest town is South New Castle, 1.3 miles S.
- 21,926residents (2020 Census)
- 846 ftelevation · 258 m
- 8.3 sq miland area · 21.5 km²
- 2,639 / sq mipopulation density
- 16101ZIP code
About New Castle
New Castle is a city in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, United States, and its county seat. Located along the Shenango River at the mouth of Neshannock Creek, it is 43 miles (69 km) northwest of Pittsburgh near the Pennsylvania–Ohio border, approximately 17 miles (27 km) southeast of Youngstown, Ohio. The city had a population of 21,926 as of the 2020 census. The commercial center of a fertile agricultural region, New Castle is included in the northwestern fringes of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.
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Living in New Castle
- Median household income
- $42,219
- Median home value
- $77,400
- Median rent
- $741/mo
- Median age
- 39.5
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New Castle had 21,926 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 21,926 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,639 per sq mi (1,019 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
New Castle at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Lawrence County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 21,926 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.31 sq mi (21.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.24 sq mi (0.61 km²) |
| Elevation | 846 ft (258 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.9941° N, 80.3455° W |
| ZIP code | 16101 |
| Official website | newcastlepa.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4253368 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near New Castle
- South New Castle1.3 mi S
- Oakland1.4 mi W
- New Castle Northwest2.0 mi N
- Oakwood2.1 mi NW
- Union2.7 mi W
- Taylor3.3 mi S
- Neshannock3.9 mi N
- Shenango3.9 mi SE
- Hickory4.3 mi NE
- West Pittsburg4.4 mi S
- Edinburg4.7 mi W
- Mount Jackson4.9 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about New Castle
What county is New Castle in?
New Castle is in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of New Castle, PA?
21,926 people lived in New Castle at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of New Castle, PA?
The ZIP code of New Castle is 16101.
What is the elevation of New Castle?
846 feet (258 m) above sea level.
What towns are near New Castle?
South New Castle (1.3 mi), Oakland (1.4 mi), New Castle Northwest (2.0 mi), Oakwood (2.1 mi), Union (2.7 mi).
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