Newcastle, WA Demographics

A map of Newcastle's Population by Race

Newcastle, Washington had a population of 13,017 in 2020. It was 48.5% White, 3.4% Black, 34.7% Asian, 5.7% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 6.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Newcastle, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 639 places in Washington, Newcastle is the 103rd most populous. 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's White Population

6,307 residents of Newcastle identify as White, or 48.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Newcastle less than the White share of the population of Washington (63.8% White). Of the 639 places in Washington, Newcastle is ranked #558 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Newcastle is more White than neighboring Renton (39.8% White), Bellevue (43.5% White), and Bryn Mawr-Skyway (25.5% White). Newcastle is less White than neighboring Beaux Arts Village (85.8% White), and Mercer Island (63.6% White).

Newcastle's Black Population

444 residents of Newcastle identify as Black, or 3.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Newcastle roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Washington (3.8% Black). Of the 639 places in Washington, Newcastle is ranked #68 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Newcastle is more Black than neighboring Bellevue (2.6% Black), Beaux Arts Village (0.3% Black), and Mercer Island (1.1% Black). Newcastle is less Black than neighboring Renton (9.9% Black), and Bryn Mawr-Skyway (27.1% Black).

Newcastle's Asian Population

4,513 residents of Newcastle identify as Asian, or 34.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Newcastle considerably larger than the Asian share of the population of Washington (9.4% Asian). Of the 639 places in Washington, Newcastle is ranked #7 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Newcastle is more Asian than neighboring Renton (26% Asian), Beaux Arts Village (6.6% Asian), Mercer Island (22.9% Asian), and Bryn Mawr-Skyway (28.1% Asian). Newcastle is less Asian than neighboring Bellevue (40.5% Asian).

Newcastle's Hispanic Population

747 residents of Newcastle identify as Hispanic, or 5.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Newcastle slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Washington (13.7% Hispanic). Of the 639 places in Washington, Newcastle is ranked #422 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Newcastle is more Hispanic than neighboring Beaux Arts Village (2.8% Hispanic), and Mercer Island (4.6% Hispanic). Newcastle is less Hispanic than neighboring Renton (15.5% Hispanic), Bellevue (7.3% Hispanic), and Bryn Mawr-Skyway (9.9% Hispanic).

Newcastle's Native American/Other Population

111 residents of Newcastle identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Newcastle roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Washington (2.6% Native American/Other). Of the 639 places in Washington, Newcastle is ranked #531 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Newcastle is more Native American/Other than neighboring Beaux Arts Village (0% Native American/Other). Newcastle is less Native American/Other than neighboring Renton (1.8% Native American/Other), and Bryn Mawr-Skyway (2.1% Native American/Other).

Newcastle's Multiracial Population

895 residents of Newcastle identify as Multiracial, or 6.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Newcastle roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Washington (6.6% Multiracial). Of the 639 places in Washington, Newcastle is ranked #223 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Newcastle is more Multiracial than neighboring Bellevue (5.2% Multiracial), and Beaux Arts Village (4.4% Multiracial). Newcastle is less Multiracial than neighboring Renton (7.1% Multiracial), and Bryn Mawr-Skyway (7.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.