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Castaic

California · 17,999 residents · 7.262 sq mi
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Castaic is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $129,863. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $792,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 31% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,999
−3%since 2023
from 18,479 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
2,479 / sq mi
−3%since 2023
from 2,545 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
37.9
+2%since 2023
from 37.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
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202418K
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$129,863
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $132,153 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,149
Unchangedsince 2023
from $50,338 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
75.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 75.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.381
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.381 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration8.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food6.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$792,000
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $710,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,770
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,751 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 84.4% in 2023
16.9% rent
Vacancy rate
1.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 30.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
70.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 68.2% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.1
+13%since 2023
from 5.4 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
44
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic43.1%(7,967)
Black1.5%(275)
Hispanic / Latino36.2%(6,689)
Asian11.5%(2,122)
Other7.7%(1,426)
Diversity Score83%(15,331)
2024
White, non-Hispanic43.9%(7,903)
Black2.2%(394)
Hispanic / Latino36.3%(6,530)
Asian10.2%(1,844)
Other7.4%(1,328)
Diversity Score82.4%(14,830)
Diversity Score
82
−1%since 2023
from 83 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 41.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 93.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 12.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.0 min
Unchangedsince 2023
from 31.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 75.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.4% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 12.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 68.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 21.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 45.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 50.2% in 2023
Female
51.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 49.8% in 2023
Foreign born
20.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 21.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.8%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 96.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
68.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 68.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
19.6%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 19.6% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Castaic, California?

Castaic, California has about 17,999 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Castaic, California?

The typical household in Castaic, California earns about $129,863 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Castaic, California expensive?

In Castaic, California, the median home is worth about $792,000, and the typical rent is about $1,770 a month.

How educated are people in Castaic, California?

About 41.6% of adults age 25 and over in Castaic, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Castaic, California?

About 5.1% of people in Castaic, California live below the federal poverty line.

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