1 census tracts · pop 1,660 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 6.7/10
· range 6.7–6.7
South Side is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in New Castle with 1 census tract and a population of 1,660 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 6.7/10 (Elevated tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 61% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 38% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $851/month sits 15% higher than the New Castle citywide average ($741).
Risk score
6.7
Elevated
1 tracts · population-weighted
South Side vs New CastleHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority49%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport59%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
Eviction filings · Princeton Eviction Lab
Court-record eviction history in South Side
Aggregated across 1 validated constituent tract. Filing rate is filings per 100 renter households, pop-weighted.
Historic baseline (2000–2018)
119Total filings (sum)
8.65%Avg annual filing rate
12.5%Peak year (2006)
12.46%Latest filed (2006)
Frequently asked
About South Side
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for South Side?
South Side scores 6.7/10 (Elevated tier) across 1 census tracts. The pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score blends state law, county filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income and poverty signals.
Q2
How does South Side compare to New Castle overall?
South Side scores 2.3 points higher than New Castle overall (4.4/10). Renters spend 61% of income on rent vs 32% citywide. Average rent: $851 vs $741.
Q3
What is the average rent in South Side?
Average gross rent in South Side is $851/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 61% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of South Side residents are renters?
55% of South Side households are renter-occupied (vs 45% in New Castle). The neighborhood has 1,660 residents.
Q5
Is South Side a high social-vulnerability area?
South Side sits in the 88th percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (highly vulnerable). The index combines poverty, unemployment, household composition, racial/ethnic minority share, and housing/transportation factors across all US census tracts.
Q6
How safe is South Side for landlords?
South Side carries a elevated-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (6.7/10). Pop-weighted across 1 constituent tracts, the score blends parent-city rent-control posture, county eviction-process timelines, and tract-specific rent-to-income / poverty signals. Compared to New Castle as a whole (4.4/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of South Side?
South Side has 1,619 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (64%), Hispanic / Latino (16.9%), Other / Multiracial (15.1%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
