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Castle Pines

Colorado · 11,036 residents · 9.593 sq mi
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Castle Pines is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $178,036. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 85% since 2000. 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $652,300. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 137% more than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
71% 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
11,036
+85%since 2000
from 5,958 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
1,150 / sq mi
+85%since 2000
from 621 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.4
+12%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$178,036
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $138,035 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$64,910
−8%since 2000
from $70,456 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
81.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services14.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food7%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$652,300
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $403,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,489
−50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $2,001 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.3%
−12.1 ptssince 2000
from 98.5% in 2000
13.7% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+25%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(5,589)
Black0.9%(53)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(188)
Asian1.3%(77)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.9%(771)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(9,230)
Black0.9%(95)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(754)
Asian3.4%(377)
Other1.5%(169)
Diversity Score29.8%(3,293)
Diversity Score
30
+131%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
71.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 98.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
25.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 26.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+30%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.6%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2012
from 4.0% in 2012
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2012
from 68.8% in 2012
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
63.3%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
10.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−94.6 ptssince 2013
from 98.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Castle Pines, Colorado?

Castle Pines, Colorado has about 11,036 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Castle Pines, Colorado?

The typical household in Castle Pines, Colorado earns about $178,036 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Castle Pines, Colorado expensive?

In Castle Pines, Colorado, the median home is worth about $652,300, and the typical rent is about $1,489 a month.

How educated are people in Castle Pines, Colorado?

About 71.1% of adults age 25 and over in Castle Pines, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Castle Pines, Colorado?

About 4.6% of people in Castle Pines, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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