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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Castro Valley

California · 57,292 residents · 16.848 sq mi
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Castro Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $64,874. Population has grown 18% since 1990. Median home value is $294,800. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents. Households here earn about 37% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

57,292
+18%since 1990
from 48,619 in 1990
1990 – 2024
3,401 / sq mi
+18%since 1990
from 2,886 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.4
+7%since 1990
from 36.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
47K52K58K63K68K1990201020202024Castro Valley
202465K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$64,874
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,636 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$30,454
+50%since 1990
from $20,307 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.5%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$294,800
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $249,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$954
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $700 in 1990
US average: $602
69.7%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 70.3% in 1990
30.3% rent
4.5
−17%since 1990
from 5.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(41,615)
Black2.9%(1,413)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(4,407)
Asian8.8%(4,299)
Diversity Score46.2%(22,444)
2000
White, non-Hispanic64.6%(36,992)
Black5%(2,868)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(6,984)
Asian13.4%(7,649)
Diversity Score62.5%(35,827)
63
+35%since 1990
from 46 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

30.6%
+6.1 ptssince 1990
from 24.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.0%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 86.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
10.6%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 8.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.8 min
−11%since 1990
from 24.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Castro Valley, California?

Castro Valley, California has about 57,292 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Castro Valley, California?

The typical household in Castro Valley, California earns about $64,874 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Castro Valley, California expensive?

In Castro Valley, California, the median home is worth about $294,800, and the typical rent is about $954 a month.

How educated are people in Castro Valley, California?

About 30.6% of adults age 25 and over in Castro Valley, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Castro Valley, California?

About 4.5% of people in Castro Valley, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Castro Valley, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Castro Valley, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,673 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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