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Castro Valley

California · 61,388 residents · 16.848 sq mi
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Castro Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $80,113. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $628,200. Poverty is rare here, at 6.6% of residents. Households here earn about 32% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
61,388
+7%since 2000
from 57,292 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,644 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 3,401 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.2
+5%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
47K52K58K63K68K1990201020202024Castro Valley
202465K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,113
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,874 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,834
+24%since 2000
from $30,454 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
53.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
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
$628,200
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $294,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,241
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $954 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.3%
−16.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
31.0% rent
Vacancy rate
3.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.8
+73%since 2000
from 4.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.6%(36,992)
Black5%(2,868)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(6,984)
Asian13.4%(7,649)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.5%(35,827)
2010
White, non-Hispanic49.5%(30,398)
Black6.6%(4,064)
Hispanic / Latino17.4%(10,689)
Asian21.1%(12,975)
Other3.7%(2,290)
Diversity Score82.9%(50,911)
Diversity Score
83
+33%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 30.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+32%since 2000
from 21.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
9.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
44.5%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
51.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
21.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.3%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Castro Valley, California?

Castro Valley, California has about 61,388 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Castro Valley, California earns about $80,113 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 $628,200, and the typical rent is about $1,241 a month.

How educated are people in Castro Valley, California?

About 37.5% 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 6.6% 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 12,769 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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