Newcastle, Maine

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Population in 2010: 1,752.
Population change since 2000: +0.2%
 
Males: 836  (47.7%)
Females: 916  (52.3%)
Median resident age:

49.6 years
Maine median age:

43.0 years

Zip codes: 04553.

Estimated median household income in 2021: $70,780 (it was $43,000 in 2000)
Newcastle:

$70,780
ME:

$64,767

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $47,020 (it was $24,289 in 2000)

Newcastle town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $338,812 (it was $139,900 in 2000)
Newcastle:

$338,812
ME:

$252,100

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $365,291; detached houses: $401,827; townhouses or other attached units: $259,734; in 2-unit structures: $398,321; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $254,899; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $324,078; mobile homes: $97,703; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $180,662
March 2022 cost of living index in Newcastle: 95.6 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Newcastle, ME (2010)
    • 1,70597.3%White alone
    • 191.1%Two or more races
    • 120.7%Hispanic
    • 70.4%American Indian alone
    • 60.3%Asian alone
    • 20.1%Other race alone
    • 10.06%Black alone

Races in Newcastle detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Maine and other state lists, there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Newcastle, Maine as of March 19, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Newcastle is 438 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


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Newcastle, ME City Guides:

Ancestries: English (29.4%), Irish (12.9%), German (11.9%), United States (8.7%), Scottish (8.0%), French (5.5%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 06/19/1753

Elevation: 91 feet

Land area: 29.0 square miles.

Population density: 60 people per square mile   (very low).

Newcastle, Maine map

53 residents are foreign born (1.5% Europe, 1.1% North America, 0.4% Asia).

This town:

3.0%
Maine:

2.9%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Newcastle town:

1.1% ($1,526)
Maine:

1.5% ($1,417)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Portland, ME (44.9 miles , pop. 64,249).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (142.6 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (312.8 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Damariscotta-Newcastle, ME (1.1 miles ),
Damariscotta, ME (1.6 miles ),
Nobleboro, ME (2.1 miles ),
Alna, ME (2.2 miles ),
Bremen, ME (2.5 miles ),
Edgecomb, ME (2.6 miles ),
Wiscasset, ME (2.6 miles ),
Waldoboro, ME (3.0 miles )

Latitude: 44.05 N, Longitude: 69.54 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 207

Distribution of median household income in Newcastle, ME in 2021
Newcastle satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2021: 4 buildings, average cost: $187,500
  • 2020: 9 buildings, average cost: $248,200
  • 2019: 8 buildings, average cost: $282,200
  • 2018: 6 buildings, average cost: $249,800
  • 2017: 5 buildings, average cost: $246,000
  • 2016: 5 buildings, average cost: $246,000
  • 2015: 3 buildings, average cost: $475,000
  • 2014: 3 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2013: 7 buildings, average cost: $542,900
  • 2012: 1 building, cost: $350,000
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2010: 6 buildings, average cost: $234,200
  • 2009: 5 buildings, average cost: $314,000
  • 2008: 5 buildings, average cost: $190,000
  • 2007: 9 buildings, average cost: $188,900
  • 2006: 15 buildings, average cost: $20,000
  • 2005: 12 buildings, average cost: $208,300
  • 2004: 19 buildings, average cost: $158,000
  • 2003: 28 buildings, average cost: $140,400
  • 2002: 43 buildings, average cost: $77,200
  • 2001: 21 buildings, average cost: $15,000
  • 2000: 18 buildings, average cost: $10,000
  • 1999: 13 buildings, average cost: $109,900
  • 1998: 12 buildings, average cost: $109,900
  • 1997: 9 buildings, average cost: $109,900
Number of permits per 10,000 Newcastle, ME residents
Average permit cost in Newcastle, ME
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

2.4%
Maine:

3.0%
Unemployment by year
Most common industries in Newcastle, ME (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (11.3%)
  • Health care (10.3%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (7.3%)
  • Construction (7.3%)
  • Transportation equipment (6.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (13.2%)
  • Transportation equipment (11.0%)
  • Educational services (10.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.7%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (7.7%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (3.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (3.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (18.2%)
  • Educational services (12.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.0%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.9%)
  • Social assistance (5.1%)
  • Public administration (4.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.4%)
Most common occupations in Newcastle, ME (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.5%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (3.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.5%)
  • Carpenters (5.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.8%)
  • Top executives (4.2%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.8%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (6.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Registered nurses (4.8%)
  • Media and communications workers (3.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.7%)

Average climate in Newcastle, Maine

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Newcastle, Maine average temperatures Newcastle, Maine average precipitation Newcastle, Maine humidity Newcastle, Maine wind speed Newcastle, Maine snowfall Newcastle, Maine sunshine Newcastle, Maine clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 SO2 Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2018 was 48.2. This is significantly better than average.

City:

48.2
U.S.:

74.2
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2018 was 3.28. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 17.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

3.28
U.S.:

5.56
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2018 was 0.402. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 6.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.402
U.S.:

1.789
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2018 was 33.5. This is about average. Closest monitor was 10.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

33.5
U.S.:

33.3

Earthquake activity:

Newcastle-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Maine state average. It is 77% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/16/2012 at 23:12:25, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 ML, Depth: 10.0 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 63.7 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 208.2 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 209.0 miles away from Newcastle center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 109.5 miles away from the city center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 238.8 miles away from Newcastle center
On 2/26/1999 at 03:38:43, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, Depth: 2.0 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 29.9 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Lincoln County (24) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 19
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 15, Storms: 11, Winter Storms: 4, Hurricanes: 2, Snows: 2, Winds: 2, Blizzard: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Landslide: 1, Snowfall: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Newcastle topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Newcastle:

  • COVE'S EDGE (Nursing Home, about 2 miles away; DAMARISCOTTA, ME)
  • FIELDCREST MANOR (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; WALDOBORO, ME)
  • ST ANDREWS HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; BOOTHBAY HARBOR, ME)
  • ST ANDREWS HOSPITAL (LINCOLN COUNTY HEALTHCARE) Critical Access Hospitals (about 15 miles away; BOOTHBAY HARBOR, ME)
  • WINSHIP GREEN NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; BATH, ME)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Newcastle:

  • University of Maine at Augusta (about 24 miles; Augusta, ME; Full-time enrollment: 3,204)
  • Southern Maine Community College (about 45 miles; South Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 4,666)
  • University of Southern Maine (about 46 miles; Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 6,647)
  • Saint Joseph's College of Maine (about 50 miles; Standish, ME; FT enrollment: 2,010)
  • University of Maine at Farmington (about 53 miles; Farmington, ME; FT enrollment: 2,036)
  • University of New England (about 59 miles; Biddeford, ME; FT enrollment: 4,539)
  • Husson University (about 66 miles; Bangor, ME; FT enrollment: 2,421)

Private high school in Newcastle:

  • LINCOLN ACADEMY (Students: 501, Location: 81 ACADEMY HL, Grades: 9-12)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Newcastle Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Newcastle include: Saint Andrews Episcopal Church (A), Second Congregational Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Pine Knoll Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Lake: Damariscotta Lake (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Lincoln County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Newcastle and their reported violations in the past:

BROOKSIDE MOBILE HOME COURT (Population served: 63, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In DEC-2007, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-20-2007), St Formal NOV issued (DEC-20-2007), St Public Notif received (MAY-05-2008), St Compliance achieved (MAY-05-2008)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-2007, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-07-2007), St Formal NOV issued (DEC-07-2007), St Public Notif received (MAY-05-2008), St Compliance achieved (MAY-05-2008)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between JUL-2007 and SEP-2007, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-22-2007), St Formal NOV issued (AUG-22-2007), St Public Notif received (2 times from SEP-20-2007 to SEP-20-2007), St Compliance achieved (JUN-16-2008)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2008, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-02-2009), St Formal NOV issued (FEB-02-2009), St Compliance achieved (SEP-11-2009), St Intentional no-action (SEP-15-2011)
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In JAN-01-2005, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-27-2008), St Formal NOV issued (FEB-27-2008), St Public Notif received (MAY-05-2008), St Compliance achieved (MAY-05-2008)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
RENY`S DISTRIBUTION CENTER (Population served: 45, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-18-2013), St Formal NOV issued (NOV-18-2013), St Compliance achieved (DEC-30-2013), St Public Notif received (JAN-08-2014)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-02-2013), St Formal NOV issued (OCT-02-2013), St Compliance achieved (DEC-30-2013), St Public Notif received (JAN-08-2014)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-16-2013), St Formal NOV issued (SEP-16-2013), St Public Notif received (DEC-23-2013), St Compliance achieved (DEC-30-2013)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-13-2009), St Formal NOV issued (AUG-13-2009), St Compliance achieved (SEP-07-2011), St Intentional no-action (SEP-09-2011)
  • OCCT/SOWT Study/Recommendation - In MAR-01-2006, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-17-2006), St Compliance achieved (JUL-25-2006)
  • Public Education - In NOV-12-2005, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-17-2006), St Compliance achieved (DEC-29-2006)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2008, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-14-2008), St Formal NOV issued (NOV-14-2008), St Public Notif received (DEC-16-2008), St Compliance achieved (SEP-26-2009)
  • Water Quality Parameter M/R - Between SEP-2005 and FEB-2006, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-17-2006), St Compliance achieved (JUL-24-2006)
Average household size:
This town:

2.2 people
Maine:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

64.2%
Whole state:

62.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

6.6%
Whole state:

9.4%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

7.0%
Whole state:

10.9%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

3.2%
Whole state:

4.1%
8 people in residential treatment centers for adults in 2010
4 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010

People in group quarters in Newcastle in 2000:

  • 19 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 7 people in homes for the mentally retarded
  • 4 people in other nonhousehold living situations

Banks with branches in Newcastle (2011 data):

  • The Bank of Maine: Newcastle Branch at 67 Main Street, branch established on 2001/09/10. Info updated 2011/10/17: Bank assets: $783.5 mil, Deposits: $655.7 mil, headquarters in Portland, ME, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 33 total offices

For population 15 years and over in Newcastle:

Marital status in Newcastle, ME
  • Never married: 18.4%
  • Now married: 61.5%
  • Separated: 1.0%
  • Widowed: 7.3%
  • Divorced: 11.8%

For population 25 years and over in Newcastle:

  • High school or higher: 91.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 38.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 17.2%
  • Unemployed: 2.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.0
Maine average:

11.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Newcastle, ME (based on Lincoln County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant3,58629
Catholic2,7253
Evangelical Protestant1,06512
Other2794
None26,802-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 14
Here:

4.03 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

2.80 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 9
This county:

2.59 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.20 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 23
Lincoln County:

6.62 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

5.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 46
Here:

13.23 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

11.02 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

7.0%
State:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

21.9%
Maine:

25.0%
Businesses in Newcastle, ME
NameCountNameCount
FedEx1U-Haul1
H&R Block1UPS1

Strongest AM radio stations in Newcastle:

  • WFAU (1280 AM; 5 kW; GARDINER, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WGAN (560 AM; 5 kW; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WMTW (870 AM; 10 kW; GORHAM, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WTME (780 AM; 10 kW; RUMFORD, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WSKW (1160 AM; 10 kW; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INCORPORATED)
  • WJTO (730 AM; 1 kW; BATH, ME; Owner: BLUE JEY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WLAM (1470 AM; 5 kW; LEWISTON, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WBZ (1030 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WZAN (970 AM; 5 kW; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WJJB (900 AM; 1 kW; BRUNSWICK, ME; Owner: ATLANTIC COAST RADIO, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Newcastle:

  • WCME (96.7 FM; BOOTHBAY HARBOR, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WMEP (90.5 FM; CAMDEN, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WQSS (102.5 FM; CAMDEN, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMCM (103.3 FM; ROCKLAND, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WBQX (106.9 FM; THOMASTON, ME; Owner: MARINER BROADCASTING LIMITED PARTNER)
  • WBCI (105.9 FM; BATH, ME; Owner: BLOUNT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCYI (93.9 FM; LEWISTON, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMME-FM (92.3 FM; AUGUSTA, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WBLM (102.9 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMEA (90.1 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WTHT (107.5 FM; LEWISTON, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
  • WCLZ (98.9 FM; BRUNSWICK, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WWWA (95.3 FM; WINSLOW, ME; Owner: LIGHT OF LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WFZX (101.7 FM; SEARSPORT, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WJBQ (97.9 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WJJB-FM (95.5 FM; TOPSHAM, ME; Owner: ATLANTIC COAST RADIO, LLC)
  • WABK-FM (104.3 FM; GARDINER, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WKCG (101.3 FM; AUGUSTA, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

TV broadcast stations around Newcastle:

  • WPFO (Channel 23; WATERVILLE, ME; Owner: CMCG PORTLAND LICENSE LLC)
  • WGME-TV (Channel 13; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: WGME LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WCBB (Channel 10; AUGUSTA, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • W64BY (Channel 64; ROCKLAND, ME; Owner: CRAIG MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • Newcastle, Maine
  • Fatal accident count25
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents38
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:7
  • Fatalities28
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents72
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents3
  • Maine average
  • Fatal accident count3118
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents4492
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons1135
  • Fatalities3451
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents7613
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents255
See more detailed statistics of Newcastle fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 10Number of bridges
  • 161ft / 48.5mTotal length
  • 67,241Total average daily traffic
  • 3,359Total average daily truck traffic
  • 94,396Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic
New bridges in Newcastle, ME - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 41950-1959
  • 41960-1969
  • 11980-1989
  • 12000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Newcastle, ME

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Newcastle)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

30 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • Us Rt 1 (Lat: 44.003972 Lon: -69.611167), Structure height: 16 m, Call Sign: WPEI709, Licensee ID: L00026531,
    Assigned Frequencies: 811.312 MHz, 811.337 MHz, 812.287 MHz, 812.312 MHz, 812.337 MHz, 813.312 MHz, 813.337 MHz, 814.312 MHz, 814.337 MHz, 815.312 MHz, 815.337 MHz, Grant Date: 12/30/2003, Expiration Date: 03/28/2014, Cancellation Date: 05/31/2014, Registrant: Central Maine Power Company, 57 Old Winthrop Road, Augusta, ME 04330, Phone: (207) 626-9470, Fax: (207) 626-9484, Email:
  • 150 Hunt Hill Road (Lat: 44.091472 Lon: -69.540000), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 20 m, Overall height: 32 m, Call Sign: WREW773,
    Assigned Frequencies: 1.62000 MHz, Grant Date: 12/19/2019, Expiration Date: 12/19/2029, Certifier: Casey Stevens, Registrant: Information Station Specialists Inc, Information Station Specialists, Zeeland, MI 49464, Phone: (616) 772-2300, Email:
  • Lat: 44.038611 Lon: -69.539167, Call Sign: WRWJ794,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.187 MHz, 451.337 MHz, 452.187 MHz, 452.887 MHz, 452.312 MHz, Grant Date: 02/28/2023, Expiration Date: 02/28/2033, Certifier: Bill Teele, Registrant: Maine Radio, 68 Mussey Road, Scarborough, ME 04074, Phone: (207) 883-2929, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • Newcastle, 685 Route One (Lat: 44.024944 Lon: -69.571556), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 137.2 m, Overall height: 137.8 m, Call Sign: WQNT447,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11305.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, Grant Date: 05/18/2011, Expiration Date: 05/18/2021, Cancellation Date: 10/22/2020, Certifier: Jessica B Lyons, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S. Akard Street, Room 2100, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Email:

FCC Registered Paging Towers:

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  • Wcme Tower Rt 1 (Lat: 44.025333 Lon: -69.570861), Call Sign: KNKK601,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.600 MHz, Grant Date: 04/23/2019, Expiration Date: 04/01/2029, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 1800 M Street, N.W., Suite 800n, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 783-4141, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

17 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Newcastle)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

8 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Newcastle)
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Newcastle, ME
  • 82.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 10.5%Wood
  • 3.5%Electricity
  • 3.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.7%Coal or coke
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Newcastle, ME
  • 78.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 9.3%Wood
  • 6.8%Electricity
  • 5.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Newcastle compared to Maine state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
There are 11 pilots and 4 other airmen in this city.
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  • Brian Pendleton (3)
  • Robert Hamlyn (3)
  • Brian Pendleton, Ii (1)
  • Nigel Calder (1)

Total of 5 patent applications in 2008-2024.