Newcastle, Oklahoma
Encyclopedia
Newcastle is the largest city in McClain County
, Oklahoma
, United States
, and a part of the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area
. The population was 7,685 at the 2010 census
.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 62.5 square miles (161.9 km²), of which, 55.8 square miles (144.5 km²) of it is land and 6.7 square miles (17.4 km²) of it (6.01%) is water.
Newcastle is considered to be part of a rapidly growing area of northern McClain
and Grady
Counties. Newcastle also is a part of an area known as the "Tri-City Area" with Tuttle
and Blanchard
. Newcastle also serves as the largest incorporated community in McClain County.
of 2010, there were 7,685 people, 2,839 households, and 2,271 families residing in the city. The population density
was 122.9 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the city was 84.53% White
, 0.53% African American
, 5.26% Native American
, 0.32% Asian
and 10.30% from other races from two or more races. Hispanic
or Latino
of any race were 4.31% of the population.
There were 2,540 households out of which 20.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.5% were married couples
living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.5% were non-families. 14.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.02.
In the city, the population was spread out with 20.6% under the age of 18, 7.56% from 18 to 24, 29.58% from 25 to 44, 28.24% from 45 to 64, and 8.39% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. Females represented 49.84% of the population with a median age of 43 and males represented 50.16% of the population with a median age of 39 years.
The average income for a household in the city was $82,332, and the median income for a household was $67,961. The per capita income
for the city was $29,940.
Stats provided by Synergos PopStats
, running from Rogers, Arkansas (Ozarks) to around Roswell, New Mexico
. Much of the road was incorporated into what became US 62, which passes through the city over the same path. The Ozark Trail bridge over the South Canadian River between Newcastle and Oklahoma City was the first federal funded highway project built in Oklahoma, in 1925. It was a steel thru-truss bridge with timber flooring and carried traffic on the Ozark Trail, which was later designated as US 62. Until the mid-twenties, there was a major river ford at May Avenue that was used whenever the water wasn't too deep. Farmers from Newcastle forged the river with their horses and wagons and traveled up May Avenue on their way to the Oklahoma City Farmer's Market by Western and Reno. Today, the old Newcastle Bridge sits unused alongside the Interstate 44 bridge.
The city limits of Newcastle encompassed just a few square miles until around 1960, when Oklahoma City began annexing huge chunks of land across the river. Newcastle expanded, as did Tuttle and Blanchard, to prevent the city from trying to move across the river. The population grew very little until the mid-1970s, when Oklahoma City began expanding past SW 74th Street, populating near the I-44 corridor.
In the 1980s, most of the city's territory near Norman (north of state HW 9) was annexed.
The 1999 Oklahoma tornado outbreak struck parts of Newcastle, resulting in the destruction of several homes in the city limits, however much greater destruction occurred in Bridge Creek, Oklahoma
and Moore, Oklahoma
.
In 2004, a Wal-Mart Super Center opened, which resulted in significant development at Tri-City shopping district.
In 2010, Newcastle was listed in the Top 10 fastest growing communities in Oklahoma
with a population increase of 41.4% since 2000. Making Newcastle, the largest populated city in McClain County, Oklahoma
.
On May 24, 2011, tornadoes ripped through parts Newcastle. There were an estimated 160 homes either damaged or destroyed and over 20 businesses damaged. However, there was no loss of life.
McClain County, Oklahoma
McClain County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. The population was 27,740 at the 2000 census. Its county seat is Purcell. McClain County is part of the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Statistical Area, and is in the top 3 fastest growing counties in Oklahoma with a growth rate of...
, Oklahoma
Oklahoma
Oklahoma is a state located in the South Central region of the United States of America. With an estimated 3,751,351 residents as of the 2010 census and a land area of 68,667 square miles , Oklahoma is the 28th most populous and 20th-largest state...
, United States
United States
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, and a part of the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area
Oklahoma City metropolitan area
-Metro-area suburbs and exurbs:The following communities are suburbs and exurbs of Oklahoma City with populations of at least 1,000 found within the bounds of State Highway 33 to the north, State Highway 18 and US-177 to the east, State Highway 39 and State Highway 9 to the south, and US-81 to the...
. The population was 7,685 at the 2010 census
United States Census, 2010
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.
Geography
Newcastle is located at 35°14′50.82"N 97°36′.22"W (35.145082, -97.360022).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the city has a total area of 62.5 square miles (161.9 km²), of which, 55.8 square miles (144.5 km²) of it is land and 6.7 square miles (17.4 km²) of it (6.01%) is water.
Newcastle is considered to be part of a rapidly growing area of northern McClain
McClain County, Oklahoma
McClain County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. The population was 27,740 at the 2000 census. Its county seat is Purcell. McClain County is part of the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Statistical Area, and is in the top 3 fastest growing counties in Oklahoma with a growth rate of...
and Grady
Grady County, Oklahoma
Grady County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of 2006, the population was 50,490. Its county seat is Chickasha.Grady County is part of the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Statistical Area.-History:...
Counties. Newcastle also is a part of an area known as the "Tri-City Area" with Tuttle
Tuttle, Oklahoma
Tuttle is a city in Grady County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 4,294 at the 2000 census.Tuttle is a largely agricultural community with a focus on wheat, cotton, corn, alfalfa hay, Bermuda grass hay, and cattle. Nearby Braum's Dairy, the largest farm in the area, is located just...
and Blanchard
Blanchard, Oklahoma
Blanchard is a city in Grady and McClain counties in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. The population was 7,670 at the 2010 census. Blanchard is part of a rapidly growing area of northern McClain and Grady Counties known as the "Tri-City Area" with Newcastle and Tuttle.-Early history:Blanchard is...
. Newcastle also serves as the largest incorporated community in McClain County.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2010, there were 7,685 people, 2,839 households, and 2,271 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
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was 122.9 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the city was 84.53% White
White
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, 0.53% African American
African American
African Americans are citizens or residents of the United States who have at least partial ancestry from any of the native populations of Sub-Saharan Africa and are the direct descendants of enslaved Africans within the boundaries of the present United States...
, 5.26% Native American
Indigenous peoples of the Americas
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, 0.32% Asian
Asia
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and 10.30% from other races from two or more races. Hispanic
Hispanic
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or Latino
Latino
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of any race were 4.31% of the population.
There were 2,540 households out of which 20.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.5% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.5% were non-families. 14.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.02.
In the city, the population was spread out with 20.6% under the age of 18, 7.56% from 18 to 24, 29.58% from 25 to 44, 28.24% from 45 to 64, and 8.39% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. Females represented 49.84% of the population with a median age of 43 and males represented 50.16% of the population with a median age of 39 years.
The average income for a household in the city was $82,332, and the median income for a household was $67,961. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the city was $29,940.
Stats provided by Synergos PopStats
History
The main street in Newcastle, Oklahoma used to be called the Ozark TrailOzark Trail
Ozark Trail may refer to:* Ozark Trail , a hiking and backpacking trail in Missouri* Ozark Highlands Trail, a hiking and backpacking trail in Arkansas* Ozark Trail , an early network of locally maintained roads and highways...
, running from Rogers, Arkansas (Ozarks) to around Roswell, New Mexico
Roswell, New Mexico
Roswell is a city in and the county seat of Chaves County in the southeastern quarter of the state of New Mexico, United States. The population was 48,366 at the 2010 census. It is a center for irrigation farming, dairying, ranching, manufacturing, distribution, and petroleum production. It is also...
. Much of the road was incorporated into what became US 62, which passes through the city over the same path. The Ozark Trail bridge over the South Canadian River between Newcastle and Oklahoma City was the first federal funded highway project built in Oklahoma, in 1925. It was a steel thru-truss bridge with timber flooring and carried traffic on the Ozark Trail, which was later designated as US 62. Until the mid-twenties, there was a major river ford at May Avenue that was used whenever the water wasn't too deep. Farmers from Newcastle forged the river with their horses and wagons and traveled up May Avenue on their way to the Oklahoma City Farmer's Market by Western and Reno. Today, the old Newcastle Bridge sits unused alongside the Interstate 44 bridge.
The city limits of Newcastle encompassed just a few square miles until around 1960, when Oklahoma City began annexing huge chunks of land across the river. Newcastle expanded, as did Tuttle and Blanchard, to prevent the city from trying to move across the river. The population grew very little until the mid-1970s, when Oklahoma City began expanding past SW 74th Street, populating near the I-44 corridor.
In the 1980s, most of the city's territory near Norman (north of state HW 9) was annexed.
The 1999 Oklahoma tornado outbreak struck parts of Newcastle, resulting in the destruction of several homes in the city limits, however much greater destruction occurred in Bridge Creek, Oklahoma
Bridge Creek, Oklahoma
Bridge Creek is a town in Grady County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2006 US Census estimate, the town is estimated to have a total population of 340.-Geography:Bridge Creek is located at ....
and Moore, Oklahoma
Moore, Oklahoma
Moore is a city in Cleveland County, Oklahoma and is part of the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area. The population was 55,081 at the 2010 census, making it the seventh largest city in the state of Oklahoma....
.
In 2004, a Wal-Mart Super Center opened, which resulted in significant development at Tri-City shopping district.
In 2010, Newcastle was listed in the Top 10 fastest growing communities in Oklahoma
Oklahoma
Oklahoma is a state located in the South Central region of the United States of America. With an estimated 3,751,351 residents as of the 2010 census and a land area of 68,667 square miles , Oklahoma is the 28th most populous and 20th-largest state...
with a population increase of 41.4% since 2000. Making Newcastle, the largest populated city in McClain County, Oklahoma
McClain County, Oklahoma
McClain County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. The population was 27,740 at the 2000 census. Its county seat is Purcell. McClain County is part of the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Statistical Area, and is in the top 3 fastest growing counties in Oklahoma with a growth rate of...
.
On May 24, 2011, tornadoes ripped through parts Newcastle. There were an estimated 160 homes either damaged or destroyed and over 20 businesses damaged. However, there was no loss of life.