Newcastle, Utah facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Newcastle, Utah
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Post office in Newcastle
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Location in Iron County and the state of Utah
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| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Iron |
| Newcastle | 1910 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.0 sq mi (10.3 km2) |
| • Land | 4.0 sq mi (10.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,276 ft (1,608 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 247 |
| • Density | 62.1/sq mi (23.98/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
84756
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| Area code(s) | 435 |
| FIPS code | 49-54330 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2629952 |
Newcastle (sometimes called New Castle) is a small community in Iron County, Utah, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city does. It's also a census-designated place (CDP), which is an area the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data.
Newcastle is located in southwestern Iron County. It sits along State Route 56. The community is about 30 miles (48 km) west of Cedar City. Its elevation is around 5,312 feet (1,619 meters) above sea level. Newcastle has its own post office and a ZIP code of 84756. In 2010, the population was 247 people. Newcastle was started in 1910 by people from a more isolated place called Pinto.
The main religion in Newcastle is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Members of this church were the first to settle the area.
Life in Newcastle
Newcastle is mostly a farming community. Many people work in agriculture. The area has a dairy farm, where milk is produced. There are also orchards, which grow fruit trees. Greenhouses are used to grow houseplants and tomatoes. Farmers also grow crops like wheat, oats, alfalfa, corn, and potatoes in their fields.
Who Lives in Newcastle?
The 2010 census counted 247 people living in Newcastle. There were 92 homes in the area. Most residents, about 88.7%, were White. A small number, 0.4%, were American Indian and Alaska Native. About 10.9% of the people were of other races. People of Hispanic or Latino heritage made up 19.0% of the population.
Weather in Newcastle
Newcastle has a semi-arid climate. This means it's usually dry, but not a desert. It gets some rain, but not a lot. This type of climate is often shown as "BSk" on climate maps.
