Newcastle, California facts for kids
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Newcastle
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 Newcastle, California
Location in California
Newcastle, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County |  Placer |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.396 sq mi (6.206 km2) |
| • Land | 2.392 sq mi (6.195 km2) |
| • Water | 0.004 sq mi (0.011 km2) 0.18% |
| Elevation | 797 ft (243 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 1,224 |
| • Density | 510.85/sq mi (197.23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP Code |
95658
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| Area code(s) | 916, 279 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583089 |
Newcastle is a small community in Placer County, California. It's nestled in the Sierra Nevada foothills. Newcastle is about 8 miles (13 km) northeast of Rocklin. It is also 31 miles (50 km) northeast of Sacramento. The weather in Newcastle is usually mild in winter and warm in summer. In 2010, about 1,224 people lived here.
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A Glimpse into Newcastle's Past
Newcastle was founded in the 1800s. Regular freight and passenger trains started running to Newcastle on June 10, 1864. This was part of the first 31 miles of the Central Pacific Railroad's line.
This area is also near where the "gold country" began. In the mid-1800s, many miners searched for gold here. However, Newcastle was more famous for its fruit orchards than for gold mines. The Newcastle post office opened in 1864.
Where is Newcastle?
Newcastle covers an area of about 2.4 square miles (6.2 km2). Most of this area, about 99.82%, is land. A small part, 0.18%, is water.
Who Lives in Newcastle?
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In 2010, the population of Newcastle was 1,224 people. Most of the people, about 90.9%, were White. About 8.5% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino background. There were also smaller groups of Native American, Asian, and African American residents.
Most people in Newcastle lived in homes, not in group housing. About 78.9% of homes were owned by the people living in them. The rest were rented. The average household had about 2.23 people.
The community has a mix of ages. About 18% of the people were under 18 years old. Many residents, about 25.7%, were 65 years or older. The average age in Newcastle was about 51.3 years.
Famous Faces from Newcastle
- Bud Anderson - A brave pilot from World War II. He was known as a "triple Ace" for shooting down many enemy planes.
- Joe Bailon - An expert at customizing cars. He even created a special paint color called Candy Apple Red.
- George S. Nixon - He was a U.S. Senator who represented the state of Nevada.
- Jason Rhoades - A well-known artist.
- John Rudometkin - A professional basketball player.
See also
In Spanish: Newcastle (California) para niños
