67-516: Big Beaver is a borough in northern Beaver County, Pennsylvania , United States. The population was 1,852 at the 2020 census . It is a part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area . The area was originally incorporated as Big Beaver Township in 1802, and was reincorporated as a borough in 1958. Big Beaver is located at 40°49′22″N 80°22′11″W / 40.82278°N 80.36972°W / 40.82278; -80.36972 (40.822723, −80.369682). It
134-524: A Democratic stronghold, and had a slight Democratic edge in registration until 2023. In 2015, the GOP took majority status in the Commissioners' Office for the first time since 1955. In 2004, Democrat John Kerry won Beaver County over Republican George W. Bush 51% to 48%. In 2008, Republican John McCain defeated Democrat Barack Obama 50% to 47%, becoming the first Republican to win there since 1972 and only
201-593: A city in 1869 and was headed by its first mayor, Thomas B. Morgan. At that time, the population had increased to about 6,000. In 1849, a group of Old Order Amish families from Mifflin County, Pennsylvania , settled just north of New Castle in New Wilmington . Later migrations from Holmes County, Ohio , would make this Amish community one of the largest in Pennsylvania. Approximately 2,000 Amish live and work presently in
268-588: A decrease of 7.7% since 2008. The county is divided into 129 precincts. As of January 8, 2024, there were 111,767 registered voters in Beaver county. Republicans hold a plurality of voters by a margin of just 190 voters (less than 1% of the total registered), after overtaking Dems at the end of December 2023. There were 48,229 registered Republicans , 48,039 registered Democrats , 10,390 registered non-affiliated voters and 5,109 voters registered to other parties . Chart of Voter Registration Beaver County used to be
335-673: A household in the borough was $ 37,297, and the median income for a family was $ 43,523. Males had a median income of $ 34,688 versus $ 23,945 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 17,228. About 7.0% of families and 9.8% of the population were below the poverty line , including 16.2% of those under age 18 and 4.5% of those age 65 or over. Children in Big Beaver are served by the Big Beaver Falls Area School District . The current schools serving Big Beaver are: The Pennsylvania Turnpike passes east–west through
402-422: A median income of $ 72,917; professional scientific and technical services, with a median income of $ 45,125; and educational services, with a median income of $ 40,469. The current poverty rate in this city is 27.4%, with a median household income of $ 31,557. The 2017 unemployment rate was 8.1%, greater than the U.S. average of 5.2%. Over the past 40 years, New Castle has been transformed from an industrial economy to
469-400: A more balanced economy based on manufacturing, retail, and service-related businesses. Many buildings and old homes were being renovated by incoming residents. The current U.S. average sales tax rate was 6.0%, the same as New Castle's sales tax rate at 6.0%. The U.S. average income tax rate was 4.6%, slightly less than New Castle's 5.2%. Per year, the average income of a New Castle resident
536-407: A naturally occurring waterfall. In Brighton Township there is Brady's Run Park. Racoon Creek State Park is one of Pennsylvania's largest and most visited state parks. The park encompasses 7,572 acres (3,064 ha) and features the 101 acres (41 ha) Raccoon Lake. Additionally, there are many riverfront parks throughout the county. The North Country National Scenic Trail (NCT) passes through
603-645: A new increase in the city's prosperity. In 1908, New Castle was linked to Pittsburgh by the Pittsburgh, Harmony, Butler and New Castle Railway , an interurban trolley line. Steel and paper mills, foundries, a bronze bushing factory, and car-construction plants contributed to the region's economy. Shenango China produced commercial china and created the fine Castleton China line for the White House , including dinnerware for Presidents Dwight D. Eisenhower and Lyndon B. Johnson . Other ceramic factories produced bathroom fixtures and industrial refractory materials. In
670-561: A primary community college to Lawrence County. The city is served by the New Castle News , a newspaper published daily except for Tuesdays and Sundays. The New Castle area is served by both the Pittsburgh and Youngstown television markets, with regular news coverage in the area from both. Despite being considerably closer to Youngstown, New Castle is part of the Pittsburgh designated market area by Nielsen Media Research . New Castle
737-668: Is expected to be town down in 2020. Mellon Bank also had offices across the street from the current Zambelli Plaza before selling off its New Castle-area branches to First National Bank, which closed the office building since it already had the aforementioned branch in downtown. As of 2018, New Castle employed 8,677 people. Industries employing the most were healthcare , social assistance , utilities, transportation and warehouses. Healthcare and social assistance employed 1,724 people, followed by retail trade with 1,172 employees and then manufacturing employing 1,012 employees. The highest paying occupations in this area are utility positions, having
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#1732851734508804-717: Is land and 9.3 square miles (24 km ) (2.1%) is water. It has a humid continental climate ( Dfa / Dfb ) and average monthly temperatures in the Beaver/Rochester vicinity range from 29.4 °F in January to 73.2 °F in July. Beaver County is one of the 423 counties served by the Appalachian Regional Commission , and it is identified as part of the "Midlands" by Colin Woodard in his book American Nations: A History of
871-536: Is located 34.1 miles from Pittsburgh as the crow flies and 44 miles by road. According to the United States Census Bureau , the borough has a total area of 18.0 square miles (47 km), of which 17.8 square miles (46 km) is land and 0.2 square miles (0.52 km) (1.00%) is water. Big Beaver Borough is drained by tributaries of the Beaver River in the east and North Fork Little Beaver Creek in
938-532: Is located along Long Avenue and puts on several shows a year. It is one of only a few such theatres between Youngstown and Pittsburgh. The Old Princeton School, located nearby, has been the venue for rock concerts. In the 2011 movie Super 8 , New Castle is referenced as the "fireworks capital of the world". New Castle is the subject of the true crime blog "Small Town Noir", which uses mug shots taken in New Castle between 1930 and 1960, and which were rescued when
1005-777: Is primarily served by five post-secondary education facilities: the New Castle Beauty School for cosmetology students in downtown, the New Castle School of Trades for technical trades in Pulaski Township , the Jameson School of Nursing (owned and operated by UPMC Jameson ) within the city, and the Lawrence County branch of Butler County Community College , which opened in 2008 in Union Township and serves as
1072-520: Is the county seat of Lawrence County which has a population of approximately 91,000. In 1998, New Castle was a host city for the History Channel Great Race. Over 15,000 spectators gathered downtown for the festivities. The city celebrated its 200th birthday in 1998 with a downtown fireworks festival that attracted over 30,000 people. The Lawrence County Courthouse , North Hill Historic District , and Scottish Rite Cathedral are listed on
1139-744: The Beaver River . The original townships at the date of the erection of Beaver County (1800) were North Beaver, east and west of the Big Beaver Creek; South Beaver, west of the Big Beaver; and Sewickley, east of the Big Beaver—all north of the Ohio River; and Hanover, First Moon, and Second Moon, south of the Ohio. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 444 square miles (1,150 km ), of which 435 square miles (1,130 km )
1206-621: The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). These programs offered jobs to many displaced workers. Many of the stone walls built by the WPA and the CCC still stand as a reminder of the historic demise of the economy. In the 1940s, industry temporarily surged during wartime. In 1950, the population peaked at 48,834, but became part of the Rust Belt , with population dwindling to 28,334 by 1990. New Castle
1273-640: The National Register of Historic Places . New Castle is located in the center of Lawrence County at 40°58′50″N 80°20′40″W / 40.98056°N 80.34444°W / 40.98056; -80.34444 (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 km ), of which 8.3 square miles (21.5 km ) are land and 0.2 square miles (0.6 km ), or 2.78%, are water. Via
1340-992: The United Kingdom . Representatives from New Castle have attended the bi-annual Newcastles of the World summit since 1998. The city is served by the New Castle Area School District , which also serves nearby Taylor Township , including West Pittsburg . The Lawrence County Career and Technical Center is located in the city. As of 2017 the school district consisted of Croton Pre-Kindergarten Center, Harry W. Lockley Early Learning Center (K-2), George Washington Intermediate School (3-5), and New Castle Junior/Senior High School (6-12). New Castle Christian Academy on Albert Street between Sumner Avenue and Clen-Moore Boulevard serves students from Pre-K to 9th grade. St. Vitus Catholic School on South Jefferson Street and Home Street serves students from Pre-K to 8th grade. New Castle
1407-540: 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
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#17328517345081474-470: The 1870s, the city became a major hub of the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad . New Castle's population swelled from 11,600 in 1890 to 28,339 in 1900, and to 38,280 in 1910, as immigrants, particularly from Italy , flocked to the city to work in the mills and nearby limestone quarries. Italian laborers of the era were frequent victims of the Black Hand society, which employed blackmail and extortion to rob
1541-540: The 1920s, New Castle enjoyed its greatest prosperity. The landscape of the city was transformed with the building of many beautiful structures, some of which still stand, such as the Scottish Rite Cathedral, St. Mary's Church, and the Castleton Hotel. The city also established its identity. New Castle is known both as the "hot dog capital of the world" and the "fireworks capital of America". Its chili dogs are
1608-439: The 1990s the company's name was changed to Pyrotecnico and has grown to be a world leader in the industry. Also located in New Castle is Zambelli Fireworks , which was founded in New Castle. Zambelli Fireworks is one of the world's leading fireworks and pyrotechnics companies. These fireworks companies have been featured in venues such as presidential celebrations and Super Bowls. Pyrotecnico and Zambelli Fireworks have changed
1675-629: The Eleven Rival Regional Cultures of North America . As of the census of 2000, there were 181,412 people, 72,576 households, and 50,512 families residing in the county. The population density was 418 inhabitants per square mile (161/km ). There were 77,765 housing units at an average density of 179 units per square mile (69/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 92.55% White, 5.96% Black or African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.20% from other races, and 0.92% from two or more races. 0.72% of
1742-564: The Fazzoni Brothers Fireworks Company. Fazzoni came to New Castle from Italy in 1886 and worked in the tin mills to earn enough money to start his own business. He was issued the first certificate for fireworks manufacturing in the state. Of the people who worked with the Fazzoni family, many founded their own businesses, such as Paul Rozzi, Jacob Conti, Constantino Vitale, and Joseph Zambelli. Despite recent economic challenges,
1809-784: The New Castle Bypass, though south of New Castle until Chippewa Township near Beaver Falls , I-376 is tolled by the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission . The city is located 12 miles (19 km) west of Interstate 79 , 14 miles (23 km) south of Interstate 80 , and 13 miles (21 km) north of Interstate 76 , the Pennsylvania Turnpike . The closest airport is the New Castle Municipal Airport, with no commercial service. Most residents of New Castle use Pittsburgh International Airport which
1876-467: 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
1943-688: 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. New Castle has six land borders with townships: Neshannock Township to
2010-523: The Youngstown radio market according to Arbitron ratings, even though some Pittsburgh-area radio stations can easily be heard within the area. New Castle is home to two commercial AM radio stations: talk radio station WKST 1200 and sports talk station WUZZ AM 1280, the latter being a Fox Sports Radio affiliate. For FM radio , WKPL FM 92.1, first a full-time country music station called WFEM or C92 then rebranded as Classic Gold an oldies station,
2077-527: The borough was 98.17% White, 0.69% African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.18% from other races, and 0.55% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.78% of the population. There were 869 households, out of which 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.2% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.9% were non-families. 23.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.7% had someone living alone who
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2144-449: The borough. It leads west to Youngstown, Ohio , and east to Pittsburgh and Harrisburg .It has two interchanges within the town limits: Exit 10 ( I-376 and PA 351 ) and Exit 13 ( PA 18 ). Both PA 18 and I-376 follow north–south routing (though I-376 is signed east–west) leading north to New Castle and Erie . PA 18 leads south to Washington , whereas I-376 runs south (east) to Pittsburgh. PA 168 , PA 351, and PA 551 also pass through
2211-489: The borough. PA 168 passes north–south through the western areas of the borough. PA 351 passes east–west right through the center of the borough and collects an interchange via Shenango Road to I-376 and I-76. PA 551 terminates at PA 18 just south of the borough limits before passing through the southern edge of the borough. A small portion of the Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 148 is located along
2278-556: The city continues to serve as the headquarters of Pyrotecnico Fireworks, the winner of the 2008 Gold Jupiter, awarded at the world's most prestigious fireworks venue: LaRonde in Montreal , Canada. The company was started by Constantino Vitale in Italy in 1889, who immigrated to New Castle in the 1920s, continuing his business there. Five generations of the Vitale family have transformed the company. In
2345-565: The city was 83.2% White , 12.2% African American , 0.1% Native American , 0.4% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 0.4% from other races , and 3.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population. There were 9,765 households, out of which 24.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.8% were married couples living together, 18.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.7% were non-families. 28.4% of all households contained individuals under 18, and 15.9% had someone living alone who
2412-458: The county in Senate and gubernatorial elections. Beaver County voted for Bob Casey Jr. in his reelection bid in 2012 50% to 47%, and again voted to re-elect Casey in 2018, as well as Democrat Tom Wolf . In 2022, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Josh Shapiro defeated Republican Doug Mastriano in the county, but was the only Democrat that cycle to do so. Near Koppel there is Buttermilk Falls,
2479-902: The county's northern end. The NCT has an 11-mile point-to-point off-road section near Darlington to the Ohio state line and a 2.5 mile off-road section near New Galilee and Enon Valley, Pennsylvania . Beaver County Transit Authority As reported by the Pennsylvania Department of Education – EdNA, as of April 2010. As reported by the Pennsylvania Department of Education – EdNA, as of April 2010. In 2009, Center Area School District and Monaca School District merged to form Central Valley School District . Under Pennsylvania law, there are four types of incorporated municipalities: cities , boroughs , townships , and, in at most two cases, towns . The following cities, boroughs and townships are in Beaver County: The population ranking of
2546-454: The early 21st century in earlier styles. The revitalization of downtown also saw two major routes into the city, Pennsylvania Route 65 and U.S. Route 224 , which had both had their termini extended into downtown in 2007. InfoCision , a telemarketing services company, restored the former New Castle Dry Goods Co. building, into which it relocated its offices from their former location inside Cascade Galleria. The building had been vacant since
2613-530: The facade. Municipal officials have planned recent revitalization efforts around the historic site. The Cascade Center currently features two restaurants and a local stage theater, and plans are in progress to turn the complex into New Castle's version of Station Square in Pittsburgh. The Cascade Center is named after Cascade Park, located on the outskirts of the city's East Side in Shenango Township along Pennsylvania Route 65 . A former trolley park , it
2680-676: The face of the fireworks industry. This has gained the city the nickname of "Fireworks Capital of America". New Castle has recently opened Zambelli Plaza near the Cascade Center in 2007 in honor of the Zambelli family's accomplishments. In the 1930s, the city, along with most cities of America, suffered during the Great Depression . During this time, the federal government established the Works Progress Administration (WPA) and
2747-449: The following table is based on the 2010 census of Beaver County. † county seat 40°41′N 80°21′W / 40.69°N 80.35°W / 40.69; -80.35 New Castle, Pennsylvania 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
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2814-621: The late 1980s when the Troutman's department store closed. The building is now known as the Pier I Complex Building. The downtown area has also become the home of several bank offices, hosting the regional headquarters of Huntington and First Commonwealth (all descended from banks formerly based in the city but later acquired) as well as branches for PNC Bank and First National Bank . FirstMerit also had its regional headquarters in New Castle prior to their acquisition by Huntington, and that building
2881-449: The median income for a household in the city was $ 31,044, and the median income for a family was $ 42,807. The per capita income for the city was $ 13,730. About 23.3% of families and 27.2% of the population were below the poverty line , including 40.8% of those under age 18 and 15.4% of those age 65 or over. Downtown New Castle underwent a redevelopment centered around the Cascade Center . The downtown streets and sidewalks were rebuilt in
2948-568: The north, Hickory Township to the northeast, Shenango Township to the southeast, Taylor Township to the south-southwest, North Beaver Township to the southwest, and Union Township to the west. Also to the south is the border with South New Castle . As of the 2010 census, there were 23,273 people, 9,765 households, and 5,793 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,725.2 people per square mile. There were 11,304 housing units at an average density of 1,323.7 per square mile. 1,539 housing units were vacant. The racial makeup of
3015-574: The northern border of Big Beaver. Beaver County, Pennsylvania Beaver County is a county in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania . As of the 2020 census , the population was 168,215. Its county seat is Beaver , and its largest city is Aliquippa . The county is part of the Greater Pittsburgh region of the state. Beaver County was created on March 12, 1800, from parts of Allegheny and Washington counties. It took its name from
3082-444: The only television broadcast outlet in Lawrence County. In the 1990s, WBGN-TV low-power TV stations were established between Youngstown and Pittsburgh. Later, Michael Dell bought the station and moved it to Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania . WEPA-CD, a low-power television station (channel 16, virtual 59) licensed to serve, which held the call sign WBGN-LP, WBGN-LD, or WBGN-CD from 1998 to 2014. Radio stations, however, are part of
3149-479: The original songs of local/regional bands. New Castle has public transportation in the form of the New Castle Transit Authority , which provides bus service to patrons around the city and makes three daily trips to Pittsburgh. The city is served by numerous highways, with Pennsylvania Route 18 and U.S. Route 422 being the major routes running through the city, while Interstate 376 passes to
3216-491: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 23.0% were of German , 17.4% Italian , 9.9% Irish , 6.5% English, 6.4% Polish and 5.8% American ancestry. There were 72,576 households, out of which 28.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.50% were married couples living together, 11.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.40% were non-families. Of all households 26.90% were made up of individuals, and 13.10% had someone living alone who
3283-405: The product of Greek immigrants who came to New Castle in the early 20th century and established restaurants along with their homes. The renown for fireworks is credited to two local fireworks companies of international stature, S.Vitale Pyrotechnic Industries, Inc. (Pyrotecnico) and Zambelli Internationale. The first fireworks manufacturer in New Castle was Leopold Fazzoni, who owned and operated
3350-580: The register, with the most notable examples being torn down for the construction of the New Castle High School and the construction of a Speedway gas station. The town is part of a worldwide network of towns and cities with the name Newcastle . These include cities in Australia , Canada , Czech Republic , Denmark , Georgia (country) , Germany , Indiana , Japan , Latvia , Malaysia , Montenegro , Slovakia , South Africa , Switzerland , and
3417-790: The rod , kibbe , and garlic sauce . Although many other Rust Belt cities contain large Arab-American populations, New Castle is unique for its large population of Alawite Muslims from Syria. The Muslim community of the city has a mosque on the East Side of town. In 2000, nearly 450 acres (180 ha) of northern New Castle were listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a historic district . The district consists of 91 blocks between Falls Street near downtown New Castle to Fairmont Avenue near Neshannock Township . Its buildings include late 19th century, early 20th century, late Victorian, and late 19th and 20th century revival styles. Some of these buildings have been torn down since its addition to
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#17328517345083484-510: The second highest salary of any race or ethnicity in New Castle. The city was the site of an important development in the history of the Warner Bros. empire, given that the first Warner Brothers' theatre, the Cascade , opened here in 1907. The building was nearly condemned in 1996 after a wall fell on the sidewalk. Warner Bros. donated $ 150,000, which the Pennsylvania government matched, to restore
3551-480: The third since 1928. Mitt Romney and Donald Trump (twice) carried the county in the next three elections. In 2010, Republican Governor Tom Corbett and Republican Senator Pat Toomey both carried Beaver in their successful statewide bids, and Toomey won the county again in 2016 . However, Democrats have still seen recent success in Beaver County in non-presidential races, with Democrats often being competitive in
3618-533: The town's police department threw them out. The information on the images comes from the New Castle News . New Castle has a large Arab-American population whose culture is visible throughout the community. Large numbers of Lebanese and Syrian immigrants were attracted by the city's prosperity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Their culture is especially visible in the local cuisine, which makes popular use of items such as stuffed grape leaves , lamb on
3685-570: The townships north of New Castle. Business in New Castle began to flourish in the early 19th century with the construction of the Beaver and Erie Canal system, which made its way through the city. Numerous manufacturing plants became located in New Castle because of the availability of transportation facilities and ready access to raw material markets. The canal system was later supplemented and then replaced by railroads which offered greater speed and capacity for freight, as well as year-round service. In
3752-413: The west of the city. Two more major routes — Pennsylvania Route 65 and U.S. Route 224 — terminate in the city. Pennsylvania Route 108 and Pennsylvania Route 168 also run through the city. U.S. 422 Business, a former alignment of U.S. 422, runs through the city, ending on each side of the city when the main 422 leaves the New Castle Bypass. I-376 and U.S. 422 are briefly concurrent with each other on
3819-410: The west. Beaver River tributaries include Stockman Run , Clarks Run , and Wallace Run . Big Beaver borders nine municipalities, including New Beaver in Lawrence County to the north, Koppel to the northeast, North Sewickley Township to the east, Beaver Falls to the southeast, West Mayfield to the south-southeast, Chippewa Township to the south, and Darlington Township and New Galilee to
3886-400: The west. The borough of Homewood is situated entirely within Big Beaver to the southeast. As of the 2000 census , there were 2,186 people, 869 households, and 635 families residing in the borough. The population density was 122.7 inhabitants per square mile (47.4/km). There were 905 housing units at an average density of 50.8 units per square mile (19.6 units/km). The racial makeup of
3953-502: The workers of their pay. In 1907 the headquarters of the Black Hand for the entire region was discovered in the village of Hillsville a few miles west of New Castle. By this time New Castle was one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, and with the construction of the largest tin plate mill in America, the city became the tin plate capital of the world. The tin plate industry marked
4020-419: Was $ 18,463 and the U.S. average income per resident was $ 28,555 per year. The median household income for a New Castle resident was $ 29,762. This came up short of the U.S. average at $ 53,482 a year. The current poverty rate in New Castle was 27.4%, much higher than the average for Pennsylvania at 13.3%. White workers made 1.66 times the amount of salary that African American workers made. African Americans make
4087-420: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.3 and the average family size was 2.98. In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.1% under the age of 20, 5.9% from 20 to 24, 24.0% from 25 to 44, 26.7% from 45 to 64, and 18.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40.8 years old. For every 100 females, there were 85.3 males. As of 2017 American Community Survey estimates,
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#17328517345084154-574: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.96. In the county, the age distribution of the population shows 22.60% under the age of 18, 7.40% from 18 to 24, 27.30% from 25 to 44, 24.20% from 45 to 64, and 18.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.20 males. In November 2008, there were 118,269 registered voters in Beaver County. By April 2016, there were 109,091 registered voters,
4221-451: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.90. In the borough the population was spread out, with 20.1% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 29.5% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.3 males. The median income for
4288-706: Was home to the first ABC television affiliate in Western Pennsylvania when FCC channel 45 WKST-TV signed on in 1953, as WTAE-TV in Pittsburgh did not sign on until 1958 and WJET-TV did not sign on in Erie until 1966. The station moved its license to Youngstown in 1964, moved to channel 33, and changed its call sign to WYTV . NCTV45 is the only YouTube channel that currently operates as an internet-based television station in New Castle. The WNWW radio and cable television channel at Westminster College in New Wilmington operates channel 183 on Comcast cable, currently
4355-579: Was licensed in New Castle before its license was moved back to Ellwood City in 2004, though it still includes New Castle as one of its local communities as part of its FCC -mandated station identification . The AM stations are owned by Altoona -based Forever Broadcasting, LLC while classic rock station WKPL 92.1 FM is owned by Froggy parent Keymarket Communications of Pittsburgh. WLDJ, a not-for-profit community radio station, also broadcasts out of New Castle. NCRadio450 operates as an internet radio station from NCTV45.com, focused on playing music highlighting
4422-457: Was restored and converted into a regular outdoor park in the 1980s with a few historical buildings as well as the park's entrance sign restored, avoiding the fate of nearby Idora Park in Youngstown. The park hosts the annual "Back to the 50s Weekend" classic car show, and previously hosted the similarly themed "Thunder in the Cascades" motorcycle show. The New Castle Playhouse, a community theatre,
4489-480: 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. In 1825, New Castle became a borough , having a population of about 300. The city later became a part of Mercer County . On April 5, 1849, the governor of Pennsylvania signed an act creating Lawrence County, named in honor of U.S. Navy Captain James Lawrence . New Castle became
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