Newcastle Authority

Newcastle is a upper-middle-income, family-oriented town of 13,001 with home prices 1.4× the Oklahoma median.

Newcastle, Oklahoma

Newcastle is a Oklahoma town in McClain County, Oklahoma, home to 13,001 residents. Median household income reaches $93,398, ranking the city among the wealthiest in Oklahoma.

Definition and scope

Newcastle is a chartered municipality within McClain County, Oklahoma, Oklahoma. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 4 and is part of the Oklahoma City, OK metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Newcastle has approximately 13,001 residents. The median age is 38.4 years. Roughly 84% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $271,800.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 76.0%
• Black or African American: 2.5%
• Hispanic or Latino: 8.4%
• Asian: 0.5%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Newcastle is $93,398. Poverty rate stands at 3.8%. Unemployment rate at last release was 1.8%. Educational attainment: 34.7% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Newcastle:

• Public schools: 4
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 1

Getting around

For air travel, residents typically use Odom's Roost Airport. Federal court business routes through Cleveland County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Norman, Oklahoma.

Geography and climate

Newcastle sits at an elevation of 1,199 feet above sea level. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 7b.

References

• Oklahoma State Authority — state-level reference for Oklahoma.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.