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New Castle City, PA

New Castle is a city in and the county seat of Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, United States. Located along the Shenango River at the mouth of Neshannock Creek, it is 43 miles (69 km) northwest of Pittsburgh near the Pennsylvania–Ohio border, approximately 17 miles (27 km) southeast of Youngstown, Ohio. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 21,926. The commercial center of a fertile agricultural region, New Castle is included in the northwestern part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.

In 1798, John Carlysle Stewart, a civil engineer, traveled to western Pennsylvania to resurvey the "donation lands", which had been reserved for veterans of the Revolutionary War. He discovered that the original survey had neglected to stake out approximately 50 acres (20 ha) at the confluence of the Shenango River and Neshannock Creek, at that time a part of Allegheny County. The Indian town of Kuskusky was listed on early maps in this location. Claiming the land for himself, he laid out in April 1798 what was to become the town of New Castle. It comprised approximately that same 50 acres (20 ha), in what was then part of Allegheny County.

New Castle is located in the center of Lawrence County at 40°58′50″N 80°20′40″W (40.997325, −80.344556), along the Shenango River at the mouth of Neshannock Creek.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.5 square miles (22.1 km²), of which 8.3 square miles (21.5 km²) are land and 0.2 square miles (0.6 km²), or 2.78%, are water. Via the Shenango River, the city is part of the Beaver River watershed, flowing south to the Ohio River.

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, New Castle has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in New Castle was 105 °F (40.6 °C) on July 23, 2011, while the coldest temperature recorded was −27 °F (−32.8 °C) on January 19, 1994.

The city places a strong emphasis on health and wellness among its residents. UPMC Jameson offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Start with a visit to the Lawrence County YMCA, offering various fitness programs and swimming facilities. Infinity Yoga & Pilates is one of the yoga studios that anyone can go to for Yoga classes. To pamper yourself, the Bella Donna Salon & Spa or at C. J. Cochran & Co. Day Spa & Salon are both ideal for a relaxing spa day. Planet Fitness provides a comprehensive fitness experience with state-of-the-art equipment and personal training. For those seeking advanced fitness regimes, Iron Works Fitness is equipped with state-of-the-art workout equipment.

Top sites in New Castle City, PA include Scottish Rite Cathedral, Cascade Park, and Historic Warner Cascade Theatre Museum at The Riverplex.

Population: 21,532 (2022). Elevation: 830 feet (253 meters). Area: 8.6 square miles (22.3 km²). ZIP Code: 16101. Area code: 724.

FAQs

What are the demographics of  New Castle City, PA?

New Castle, PA is home to a population of 21.9k people, of which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2022, 1.54% of New Castle, PA residents were born outside of the country (337 people). In 2022, there were 7.06 times more White (non-Hispanic) residents (16.9k people) in New Castle, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.61k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

What was New Castle, PA known for?

New Castle is known both as the “hot dog capital of the world” and the “fireworks capital of America.” Its chili dogs are the product of Greek immigrants who came to New Castle in the early 1900s and established restaurants along with their homes. The notoriety for fireworks is credited to two local fireworks companies of international stature, S.Vitale Pyrotechnic Industries, Inc. (Pyrotecnico) and Zambelli Internationale.

Is New Castle City, PA a good place to live?

Families enjoy a quiet community with a low crime rate with the benefits of the major City of Pittsburgh less than an hour away where entertainment is plentiful. A full range of municipal services, a low cost of living, and excellent opportunities for quality housing in beautiful homes located in long-established neighborhoods provide a most important attraction.

Sources

City of New Castle

Wikipedia

Visit Lawrence County

Data USA

Scottish Rite Cathedral

Cascade Park

Historic Warner Cascade Theatre Museum at The Riverplex

UPMC Jameson

Lawrence County YMCA

Infinity Yoga & Pilates

Bella Donna Salon & Spa

C. J. Cochran & Co. Day Spa & Salon

Planet Fitness

Iron Works Fitness

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