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Castaic

California · 19,015 residents · 7.262 sq mi
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Castaic is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $102,272. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. Median home value is $512,900. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents. Households here earn about 68% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,015
+5%vs 2011
vs 18,170 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
2,618 / sq mi
+5%vs 2011
vs 2,502 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
35.6
−1%vs 2011
vs 35.9 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$102,272
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $100,625 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,340
+1%vs 2011
vs $36,053 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
70.7%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 70.8% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.8%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.7% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.332
−2%vs 2011
vs 0.337 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food6.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$512,900
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $456,100 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,376
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,456 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
78.7%
−4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.6% in 2011
15.8% rent
Vacancy rate
4.2%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.9% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
45.1%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.7% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.6%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.1% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.0
+11%vs 2011
vs 4.5 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic60.6%(11,012)
Black5.2%(943)
Hispanic / Latino24.3%(4,410)
Asian6.5%(1,182)
Other3.4%(623)
Diversity Score70.7%(12,848)
2010
White, non-Hispanic57.1%(10,864)
Black3.1%(589)
Hispanic / Latino24.8%(4,716)
Asian11.2%(2,123)
Other2.9%(554)
Diversity Score73.8%(14,036)
Diversity Score
74
+4%vs 2011
vs 71 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.7%
+2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.9% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 91.9% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.3%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.8% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.7 min
−2%vs 2011
vs 32.2 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.5%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 78.4% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 12.1% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.5%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 2.4% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.5%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.4% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.1% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.1% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.4% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.1%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.4% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
44.1%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.2% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.3% in 2011
Female
50.1%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.7% in 2011
Foreign born
16.5%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.9%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.2% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Castaic, California?

Castaic, California has about 19,015 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Castaic, California?

The typical household in Castaic, California earns about $102,272 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 $512,900, and the typical rent is about $1,376 a month.

How educated are people in Castaic, California?

About 33.7% 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 5.8% of people in Castaic, California live below the federal poverty line.

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