Newcastle, OK Demographics

A map of Newcastle's Population by Race

Newcastle, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 13,001, a large increase from the 10,984 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.0% White, 8.4% Hispanic, 7.9% Multiracial, 4.7% Native American/Other, 2.5% Black, and 0.5% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Newcastle, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Newcastle has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Oklahoma overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Newcastle, that probability was 41.8% in 2020 and 40.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Newcastle is ranked the 35th most populous place in Oklahoma, out of 846 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Newcastle was ranked the 42nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Newcastle's White Population

9,878 residents of Newcastle, or 76.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Newcastle is considerably higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Newcastle ranks 241st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newcastle's White population has grown by an estimated 19.8%. White residents' share of Newcastle's population has increased from 75.0% to 76.0%.

Newcastle is more White than neighboring Cole (73% White), Moore (66.4% White), and Goldsby (75% White). Newcastle is less White than neighboring Blanchard (82.3% White), and Bridge Creek (84% White).

Newcastle's Black Population

321 residents of Newcastle, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Newcastle is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Newcastle ranks 281st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newcastle's Black population has grown by an estimated 172.0%. Black residents' share of Newcastle's population has increased from 1.1% to 2.5%.

Newcastle is more Black than neighboring Blanchard (0.7% Black), Bridge Creek (0% Black), Cole (0% Black), and Goldsby (0.9% Black). Newcastle is less Black than neighboring Moore (5.5% Black).

Newcastle's Asian Population

68 residents of Newcastle, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Newcastle is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Newcastle ranks 153rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newcastle's Asian population has declined by an estimated 19.0%. Asian residents' share of Newcastle's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Newcastle is more Asian than neighboring Cole (0.4% Asian). Newcastle is less Asian than neighboring Blanchard (0.9% Asian), Bridge Creek (1.1% Asian), Moore (3.2% Asian), and Goldsby (1% Asian).

Newcastle's Hispanic Population

1,091 residents of Newcastle, or 8.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Newcastle is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Newcastle ranks 288th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newcastle's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 49.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Newcastle's population has increased from 6.7% to 8.4%.

Newcastle is more Hispanic than neighboring Blanchard (4.9% Hispanic), and Cole (2% Hispanic). Newcastle is less Hispanic than neighboring Bridge Creek (8.7% Hispanic), Moore (13.1% Hispanic), and Goldsby (10.6% Hispanic).

Newcastle's Native American/Other Population

616 residents of Newcastle, or 4.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Newcastle is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Newcastle ranks 585th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newcastle's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 8.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Newcastle's population has decreased from 6.1% to 4.7%.

Newcastle is more Native American/Other than neighboring Blanchard (4.4% Native American/Other), Bridge Creek (2.8% Native American/Other), and Moore (3.1% Native American/Other). Newcastle is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cole (5% Native American/Other), and Goldsby (5.8% Native American/Other).

Newcastle's Multiracial Population

1,027 residents of Newcastle, or 7.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Newcastle is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Newcastle ranks 365th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newcastle's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 9.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Newcastle's population has decreased from 10.4% to 7.9%.

Newcastle is more Multiracial than neighboring Blanchard (6.7% Multiracial), Bridge Creek (3.4% Multiracial), and Goldsby (6.6% Multiracial). Newcastle is less Multiracial than neighboring Cole (19.7% Multiracial), and Moore (8.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.