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Castro Valley

California · 66,441 residents · 16.848 sq mi
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Castro Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $113,150. Population has grown 16% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $812,200. Households here earn about 44% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 83%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
66,441
+16%since 2000
from 57,292 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,944 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 3,401 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.9
+4%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
47K52K58K63K68K1990201020202024Castro Valley
202465K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$113,150
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,874 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,004
+61%since 2000
from $30,454 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
67.9%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$812,200
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $294,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,949
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $954 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
32.8% rent
Afford Score
7.2
+58%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic36.7%(24,412)
Black6%(3,993)
Hispanic / Latino19.3%(12,822)
Asian30.4%(20,174)
Other6.3%(4,196)
Diversity Score90.1%(59,873)
Diversity Score
90
+44%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.3%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 30.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.1 min
+65%since 2000
from 21.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 65.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.4%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
28.2%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−87.1 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Castro Valley, California?

Castro Valley, California has about 66,441 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Castro Valley, California earns about $113,150 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 $812,200, and the typical rent is about $1,949 a month.

How educated are people in Castro Valley, California?

About 43.3% 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 7.7% 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 17,822 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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