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Castroville

California · 6,720 residents · 1.021 sq mi
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Castroville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $89,354. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $617,100. At a median age of 30.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $617,100, the poverty rate sits 48% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 95%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,720
Unchangedsince 2000
from 6,724 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
6,582 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 6,586 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
30.4
+23%since 2000
from 24.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K7K8K1990201020202024Castroville
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$89,354
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,594 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,083
+106%since 2000
from $10,729 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.2%
+40.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.373
+13%since 2010
from 0.331 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing22.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction22.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services0.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$617,100
+95%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $174,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,948
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $688 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
45.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 45.1% in 2000
54.5% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.8%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.9
+53%since 2000
from 4.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic8.5%(569)
Black0.6%(40)
Hispanic / Latino86.3%(5,802)
Asian3%(201)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.7%(1,863)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.8%(186)
Black1.1%(77)
Hispanic / Latino91.3%(6,132)
Asian1.1%(72)
Other3.8%(253)
Diversity Score20.6%(1,385)
Diversity Score
21
−26%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
55.9%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 40.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+83%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−16.6 ptssince 2011
from 20.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.6%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 68.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
10.3%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Foreign born
32.1%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.3%
−51.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2012
from 5.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.5%
−61.1 ptssince 2013
from 73.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.3%
+22.8 ptssince 2017
from 66.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
24.3%
+8.0 ptssince 2016
from 16.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
75.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 76.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Castroville, California?

Castroville, California has about 6,720 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Castroville, California?

The typical household in Castroville, California earns about $89,354 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Castroville, California expensive?

In Castroville, California, the median home is worth about $617,100, and the typical rent is about $1,948 a month.

How educated are people in Castroville, California?

About 5.0% of adults age 25 and over in Castroville, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Castroville, California?

About 18.4% of people in Castroville, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Castroville, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Castroville, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,448 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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