New Castle, Pennsylvania
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New Castle is a city located in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, 50 miles (80 km) northwest of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; in 1910, the total population was 36,280; in 1920, 44,938; and in 1940, 47,638. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 26,309. It is the county seat of Lawrence CountyTemplate:GR.
Settled in 1812, New Castle was chartered as a city in 1869, and adopted the commission form of government in 1914. From 1870 until World War II, the city was one of the key industrial centers of western Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio. It boasted the world's largest tin mill, several ceramics factories and steel rolling mills, a bronze bushing factory, a men's apparel plant and much more. At one time its population reached over 52,000. Today it is home to Zambelli Fireworks Internationale.
Geography
New Castle is located at 40°59'50" North, 80°20'40" West (40.997325, -80.344556)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 22.2 km² (8.6 mi²). 22.1 km² (8.5 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.47% water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 26,309 people, 10,727 households, and 6,725 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,189.5/km² (3,082.0/mi²). There were 11,709 housing units at an average density of 529.4/km² (1,371.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 86.77% White, 10.79% African American, 0.11% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.30% from other races, and 1.85% from two or more races. 0.76% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 10,727 households out of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.2% were married couples living together, 16.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.3% were non-families. 33.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 3.01.
In the city the population was spread out with 23.8% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 20.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 85.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $25,598, and the median income for a family was $32,539. Males had a median income of $30,112 versus $20,754 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,730. 20.8% of the population and 17.1% of families were below the poverty line. 33.8% of those under the age of 18 and 11.2% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
Self-proclaimed "Firework Capital of the World."