Newcastle, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Newcastle, Texas
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Downtown Newcastle.
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Location of Newcastle, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Young |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.80 sq mi (4.67 km2) |
| • Land | 1.79 sq mi (4.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,125 ft (343 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 526 |
| • Density | 292.2/sq mi (112.63/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76372
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| Area code(s) | 940 |
| FIPS code | 48-50868 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411242 |
Newcastle is a small city located in Young County, Texas, in the United States. It was founded in 1908 when coal mining began in the area. The city was named after Newcastle upon Tyne, a famous coal town in England. Coal mining in Newcastle, Texas, stopped in 1942. In 2020, about 526 people lived there.
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Where is Newcastle?
Newcastle is in Texas, a state in the southern United States. The city covers a total area of about 1.8 square miles (4.7 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Newcastle has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different census counts:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 1,452 | — | |
| 1930 | 1,157 | −20.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,044 | −9.8% | |
| 1950 | 743 | −28.8% | |
| 1960 | 617 | −17.0% | |
| 1970 | 624 | 1.1% | |
| 1980 | 688 | 10.3% | |
| 1990 | 505 | −26.6% | |
| 2000 | 575 | 13.9% | |
| 2010 | 585 | 1.7% | |
| 2020 | 526 | −10.1% | |
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In 2020, the census showed that 526 people lived in Newcastle. These people made up 246 households and 147 families.
Who Lives in Newcastle?
The people living in Newcastle come from different backgrounds. The table below shows the racial makeup of the city based on the 2020 census. Most residents are White, and there are also people of Hispanic or Latino heritage, and those from other racial groups.
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 423 | 80.42% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 3 | 0.57% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 2 | 0.38% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 1 | 0.19% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 29 | 5.51% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 68 | 12.93% |
| Total | 526 |
Schools in Newcastle
Students in Newcastle attend schools that are part of the Newcastle Independent School District. This district is responsible for providing education to the children and teens in the city.
Community Services
The Newcastle Volunteer Fire Department helps keep the community safe. They are a team of volunteers who respond to emergencies and provide fire protection for the city.
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