New Castle: Demographics & People
Census counts 138 people in New Castle, in 49 households. Population grew 11.3% from 124 (2022) to 138 (2024). Median age 29.3 years. (17.0y younger than Craig County; 8.5y younger than Virginia). Children under 18 are 18% of the population. Population is 99% White (non-Hispanic). The community is relatively homogeneous (Simpson index 0.00). 57% of households are family-led. County health: 36% adult obesity, 20% smoke.
- 2.8 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 43% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Virginia 35%).
- 38 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Population grew 11.3% from 124 (2022) to 138 (2024) — about 18.8× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~154 (extrapolated at 5.6%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 177.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 4,892 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 11.3% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 124 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 138 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | booming |
| Population | 138 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Population Estimate | 177 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 29.3y is 9.6 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 18% — below the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 29.3 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 18.1% |
| Age Summary · Character | young community |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 138 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 25 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 53.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 47.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 13 |
| Population under 18 | 25 |
| Median age | 29.3 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 138 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.00 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as relatively homogeneous.
| White residents | 123 |
|---|---|
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | relatively homogeneous |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 1 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 100.0% |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 99.3% (vs Virginia 53.8%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 2.9% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 1% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 102 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 30 |
| Share born in this state | 73.9% |
| Share born in another state | 26.1% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 21.7% |
| Foreign-born residents | 2.9% |
| Naturalized citizens | 1.4% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 36 |
Households & Family Composition
49 households. Averaging 2.7 people each — larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. 57% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 31 families, 48% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 35 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 31 |
| Married couples with children | 15 |
| Single-parent households | 3 |
| Average household size | 2.70 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 9.9% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 1 |
| Family households | 28 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
| Households that are families | 57.1% (vs Virginia 65.0%) |
| Total households | 49 households (vs Virginia 14,324) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 9.6% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%.
| Moved within the county (past year) | 9.6% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 4,377 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 4,395 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | -18 |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 2 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 0.9% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 9 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 51045 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 51 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 045 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Craig |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 24.6% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 15.50 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 37.20 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 51045 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Craig County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Medium metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 131 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 51045 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Craig County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 38.4% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 33.3% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 9.6% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 5,131 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 2.00 |
| Family Score · Schools | 2 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 18.1% |
| Family Score · Rating | limited |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 138, booming, young community, upper-middle, white collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 138 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Town Summary · County | Craig County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade