Newcastle, TX is a small city with a population of only 677, making it much less densely populated than the US as a whole. Despite its size, the city offers plenty of activities for locals and tourists alike. Local businesses include restaurants such as Casa Vieja Mexican Restaurant and Café de Amigos, retail stores like Crazy 8’s Country Store and New Castle Family Pharmacy, and other services such as Don’s Automotive Repair. Year-round outdoor activities include camping at nearby Newcastle Campground, fishing on Lake Colorado City, or visiting any one of several local parks including Drummer Park and Oldham Park. In addition to outdoor recreation opportunities, the city hosts a variety of organizations including the Newcastle Volunteer Fire Department and the Newcastle Historical Society. Finally, sports fans can attend baseball games with the Newcastle Dusters at their home field Duster Field.
The population in Newcastle is 677. There are 378 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Newcastle is 33.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Newcastle is 2.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Newcastle
- 50.8% are married
- 23.1% are divorced
- 28.2% are married with children
- 12.0% have children, but are single
Race in Newcastle
- 81.2% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 18.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander