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Compare New Castle to Lancaster
This post compares New Castle, Pennsylvania to Lancaster, Pennsylvania across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | New Castle (city) | Lancaster (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,434 | 59,556 |
| Income (median) | $37,267 | $34,685 |
| Home Value (median) | $62,000 | $109,700 |
| White | 82% | 59% |
| Black | 10% | 17% |
| Asian | 0% | 3% |
| With Kids | 27% | 31% |
| Age (median) | 42 | 31 |
| Rentals | 43% | 56% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, New Castle or Lancaster?
A: New Castle has a much smaller population count than Lancaster: 22434 compared with 59556 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in New Castle or in Lancaster?
A: Incomes are on average similar in New Castle.
Q: Are homes more expensive in New Castle or Lancaster?
A: Homes tend to be much less expensive in New Castle.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Lancaster does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 43% for New Castle versus 56% for Lancaster.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to New Castle may include: Altoona, Scranton, and Wilkes-Barre.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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