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Castaic

California · 18,937 residents · 7.262 sq mi
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Castaic is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $120,574. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $579,500. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents. Households here earn about 53% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,937
−2%since 2019
from 19,400 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
2,608 / sq mi
−2%since 2019
from 2,671 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
+4%since 2019
from 37.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$120,574
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $117,031 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,258
+4%since 2019
from $40,562 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
73.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 73.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 4.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services10.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 10%
Public administration8.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food5%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$579,500
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $553,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,795
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,745 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 83.1% in 2019
17.5% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+2%since 2019
from 4.7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic53.8%(10,428)
Black3.8%(735)
Hispanic / Latino27.9%(5,408)
Asian10.1%(1,966)
Other4.4%(863)
Diversity Score77.5%(15,027)
2020
White, non-Hispanic48.6%(9,208)
Black3.2%(600)
Hispanic / Latino31.1%(5,886)
Asian10.8%(2,036)
Other6.2%(1,171)
Diversity Score81.2%(15,369)
Diversity Score
81
+5%since 2019
from 77 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2019
from 36.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 91.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 10.9% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.2 min
+2%since 2019
from 32.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2019
from 79.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 2.2% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 5.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 67.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2019
from 43.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 49.3% in 2019
Female
49.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 50.7% in 2019
Foreign born
20.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 19.3% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 3.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Castaic, California?

Castaic, California has about 18,937 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Castaic, California?

The typical household in Castaic, California earns about $120,574 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 $579,500, and the typical rent is about $1,795 a month.

How educated are people in Castaic, California?

About 39.1% 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 4.6% of people in Castaic, California live below the federal poverty line.

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